The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

360° views of the city plus five floors of optical illusions and hands-on science.

Remnants of the 16th-century defensive wall still stand unassumingly within Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

This historic timepiece was a popular meeting place for romantic rendezvous in the 1960s.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

Long abandoned underground complex to keep royals safe from a nuclear war that never came.

A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

The colorful stairs are made with marble from the world's major quarries.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

This 16th-century house tells the city's history through old artifacts and quirky tales.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

A verdant 17th-century-style garden hidden along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

This Scottish graveyard is the final resting place of the man who inspired the character Ebenezer Scrooge.

Neon artworks light up this dark Edinburgh tunnel.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.