Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.

The lasting remains of a bygone era of open-air meat markets.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

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

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

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

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

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

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

A building-sized painting of the renowned 19th-century American abolitionist.