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Stephen Boyd... The Merchant
Its 1635 and Stephen Boyd, who
owns the southernmost property on the east side of Mary King’s Close, is
conducting his business from a luckenbooth at the top of the Close,
beneath the famous crown of St Giles
Occupation – Wine and timber merchant
Likes – drinking claret with other likeminded business-men, collecting outstanding debts and counting his pennies at the end of the day
Dislikes – Foul Clengers hanging around in his wine cellar, bad debts and non payers
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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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August 3rd - August 28th
Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 23.00 (last tour)
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Pre-booking is Highly Recommended
- Adult £12.00
- Child (5 - 15 years) £6.50*
- Senior Citizen £10.50
- Student (ID required) £10.50
- * not suitable for children under 5
- Please note, prices may vary according to season and special events packages.