Stephen Boyd... The Merchant

Stephen Boyd... The MerchantIts 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


Opening times

  • November 1st - March 29th
    Sunday - Thursday
    10.00 - 17.00 (last tour)
    Friday & Saturday
    10.00 - 21.00 (last tour)
  • March 30th - October 31st
    Monday - Sunday 10 - 21.00 (last tour)
  • August 3rd - August 28th
    Monday - Sunday 09.30 - 23.00 (last tour)
  • Pre-booking is                        Highly Recommended

Admission Prices

  • 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.