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The Close Scoops Top Tourism Award
25 Nov 2009
The Real Mary King's Close has won yet another award at this years ASVA (Associaton of Scottish Awards), held at the Westerwood Hotel on November 12th...
Mary King brings £15k of cheer to the Sick Kids Hospital.....
10 Sep 2009
Stephen Boyd and Mary King herself visit the Sick Kids Hospital in Edinburgh with YOUR gift....
Snowfall on the Close for the First Time in 250 years
5 Dec 2008
To mark the start of the Christmas tours, snow fell on Mary King's Close as choristers delighted us with their beautiful carols.....
Mary King’s Ghost Fest Scoops top Scottish Tourism Oscar!
27 Oct 2008
The Real Mary King's Close has scooped another prestigious award! We won the PR Excellence Award for Mary King's Ghost Fest 2008 at the Scottish Thistle Awards – presented by Ronnie Corbett...
Mary King's Ghost Fest Shortlisted in Scottish Tourism Oscars
11 Sep 2008
The unique and hugely popular and paranormal festival, Mary King';s Ghost Fest...
Ghost Fest Scoops Remarkable Award For The Second Year!
9 Sep 2008
Mary King';s Ghost Fest scoops yet another award....
£1000 Challenge to Sir Sean!
26 Aug 2008
We have challenged Sir Sean Connery to put his money where his mouth is after criticising The Real Mary King's Close in his new book, Being a Scot.
Mary King Welcomes Her Three Quarters of a Millionth Visitor
26 Aug 2008
The Real Mary King's Close welcomed its three–quarter of a millionth visitor on Thursday August 21st on the 10am tour......
The Real Mary King's Close Makes Finals of National Business Awards for Scotland
3 Jul 2008
The Real Mary King's Close receives yet another accolade...
City Leaders gather to go 'Back To The Floor' at Mary King's Close!
24 Apr 2008
The leader of Edinburgh City Council, Jenny Dawe, and Continuum';s Deputy Chief Executive, Juliana Delaney along with Mary King';s management team went back to the shop floor to work on the coal...
Summer Starts Early on Mary King's Close!
19 Mar 2008
Summer starts in March this year as extended opening hours start on Good Friday!
Ghost Hunters International Hits US Screens!
17 Jan 2008
The Real Mary King's Close has been investigated by Ghost Hunters International...
The 'Spirit Seeker' Comes to Mary King's Close
19 Dec 2007
Gavin Cromwell, psychic medium to the stars, will be joining us on Friday December 21st for a private investigation for specially invited members of the media...
Mary King Welcomes The Cast of White Christmas!
13 Dec 2007
The stars of the stage show recently visited The Real King's Close.....
Real Mary King's Close Celebrates A Clutch of Awards
13 Dec 2007
We're celebrating a successful 2007.....
Supernatural History Tours Back For 2007!
10 Oct 2007
Back by popular demand, our Supernatural History Tours are back and are better than ever – do you dare to discover the darker side of The Real Mary King's Close?
Back to Black at the Real Mary King's Close
10 Oct 2007
Get into the Halloween spirit by shopping in our new 'Dark' department
Ghost Fest Short-listed again at Tourism Oscars!
22 Aug 2007
Our very own Mary King's Ghost Fest has been shortlisted for a 'tourism oscar' for the second year in a row!
Wee Ghost Annie Helps To Raise £10,000 for Edinburgh's Sick Kids Hospital
7 Aug 2007
Wee Ghost Annie and visitors to Real Mary King's Close have raised over £10,000 for the local children's hospital.
Harry Potter Comes to The Close!
24 Jul 2007
We were honoured to sell the latest and last Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!
Close Encounters in the Morning!
24 Jul 2007
Visiting Edinburgh in August? Beat the crowds and take advantage of our Early Morning tours!
Creating 'Pride and Passion' in Mary Kings Close
30 Jun 2007
Find out how we're striving to create a 'five star plus' experience for all our visitors
