Buried deep beneath Edinburgh's Royal Mile lies the city's deepest secret warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th century.
For hundreds of years the true story of the Close has remained untold - until now! In the company of an expert guide, you can explore this unique site and experience what it was really like for the people who lived, worked and died here.
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06 Jan
The Real Mary Kings Close is wishing everyone a very happy New Year by providing a welcome escape from the adverse weather conditions.
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24 Nov
Edinburgh’s famous underground attraction, The Real Mary King’s Close, is revealing some of the city’s hidden history surrounding Christmas and New Year in new extended festive tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout December.
21 Nov
The Real Mary King’s Close is giving visitors an insight into its fascinating architectural history, plus the rare chance to enjoy one of Scotland’s oldest art forms, as part of the first ever Previously… Scotland’s History Festival.
…...Mary Queen of Scots spends her last night in Edinburgh on Stewart's Close at the house of Sir Simon Preston in 1567...
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