The location of the Bridge of Death and the Gorge of Eternal Peril in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

A solemn memorial in a majestic setting that honors a 1692 tragedy.

Nestled atop a wind-swept crag in the Scottish Highlands is a lonely memorial to a beloved hiker.

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

This charming old building's loose connection with the Scottish Reformer is what saved it from demolition after it split apart.

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

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

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

Sprawled across the Great Hall ceiling are various constellations and images relating to the zodiac.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

The 16th-century church has the only stained glass windows that survived the Scottish Reformation intact.

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

Protecting the dead from opportunistic body snatchers.

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

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

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

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

Near the former site of numerous witch burnings, this lavish Edinburgh mainstay pays homage to Scotland's brutal history.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

The fountain marks the area where hundreds of accused witches were burned at the stake.

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

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

Mysterious 500-year-old tapestries depict a unicorn hunt.