These wooden pipes were crucial to providing water to Medieval Edinburgh.

Tiny effigies of the victims of Edinburgh's famous Anatomy Murders.

A rare remnant of an exposition that took place nearby at the end of the 19th-century.

An artistic interpretation of the history of a Scottish park, combining poetry with anthropomorphic animals.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

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

Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

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

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

This stately bank building hides a spectacular star-studded ceiling.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

This early version of the guillotine was used to execute the man responsible for its construction.

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

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

A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

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

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

Every St. Andrews student knows to avoid this inscription for fear of a martyr's curse.