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A Close Most Haunted?
Mary King's Close is infamous for its tales of ghosts and unexplained happenings. One of the earliest and best documented stories concerns the Coltheart family and took place 40 years after the last outbreak of plague in Edinburgh when people were already claiming to have seen 'spectres and nameless terrors' in the Close. Mary King's Close is infamous for its tales of ghosts and unexplained happenings volume 'Satan's Invisible World' in 1685.
You'll learn more of the trials and tribulations of the Colthearts on your visit to The Real Mary King's Close. Other people have heard scratching coming from inside a chimney where a child sweep is said to have died.
Sounds of a party or crowded tavern are often heard and a worried man is spotted pacing the Close from time to time...perhaps this is the Close's last resident, Mr Chesney?
Perhaps the strangest of stories is the tale of little 'Annie' and her famous shrine. You'll hear her story on your tour of Mary King's Close but needless to say the story has struck a chord with many visitors since she was first visited by a Japanese psychic who leave the little ghost girl toys and money which we donate to the Sick Kids Friends Foundation.
It's a phenomenon quite as extraordinary as the ghosts visitors have reported seeing on the Close.
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November 1st - March 29th
Sunday - Thursday
10.00 - 17.00 (last tour)
Friday & Saturday
10.00 - 21.00 (last tour)
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March 30th - October 31st
Monday - Sunday
10 - 21.00 (last tour)
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Pre-booking is Highly Recommended
- Adult £12.95
- Senior (60+) £11.45
- Student (ID required) £11.45
- Child (5 - 15 years) £7.45 *
- * not suitable for children under 5
- Please note, prices may vary according to season and special events packages.