Year: 2024
Explore Edinburgh, York and Inverness with the Continuum Attractions Rail Trail, supported by LNER
Embark on a railway adventure that takes you from the stunning Scottish Highlands to historical city escapes. We have teamed up with LNER to create the ultimate Continuum Attractions Rail Trail to connect York, Edinburgh and Inverness with London – taking travellers on LNER’s high-speed, direct rail route to our visitor attraction and some of …
READ MOREQ&A with Dr Amy Wilcockson
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Robert Fergusson’s death in 2024, we are excited to introduce a brand-new interactive experience, “Meet The Poet: Robert Fergusson“, at The Real Mary King’s Close. Fergusson, one of our most captivating tour guides, will come to life in this unique event, part of a series of celebrations happening …
READ MORERecord-breaking summer for The Real Mary King’s Close
We are delighted to announce that we are celebrating our best summer season ever, welcoming over 93,000 guests from around the globe. We are thrilled to share that guests have visited our attraction from as far afield as Aruba, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tuvalu in the same year that we celebrated being named the UK’s …
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READ MOREWhisky Tasting: Meet Ken Hanley
Meet the whisky expert, Ken Hanley! This September, our A Dram of History tour are back! The experience is one of our most popular events at The Real Mary King’s Close. Not only does it include our Standard 1-Hour Tour experience, but also a 30-minute whisky tasting led by local whisky ambassador, Kenneth (‘Ken’) Hanley. …
READ MOREMaking the Most of Your Visit to Edinburgh and York
Making the Most of Your Visit to Edinburgh and York If you’re planning a combined trip to York and Edinburgh, with so much for you to see and do, we’ve crafted an ideal travel itinerary, featuring ourselves…The Real Mary King’s Close, together with our Continuum Attractions sister attraction York’s Chocolate Story. Firstly, fall in love …
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READ MOREFringe 2024 – The Real Mary King’s Close’s Actors’ shows
Did you know that many of the guides who lead The Real Mary King’s Close tour are also working actors? And many of them are taking part in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! So, without further ado, here’s what we have to recommend for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024. Keep your eyes peeled for the actors …
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READ MOREEdinburgh’s Dark History: Mercat Cross
The Gathering at Mercat Cross At the top of Mary King’s Close lay the historic Mercat Cross, a crucial meeting point for the 17th-century residents. Here, news was exchanged, business deals were struck, and the dark side of justice was brutally displayed. The cries of the tortured echoed through the narrow streets, as punishment was …
READ MOREWe are Britain’s Best Visitor Attraction
The Real Mary King’s Close has been revealed as the UK’s favourite tourist attraction in this year’s Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards – Best of the Best for 2024, highlighting the top attractions to visit in the UK and internationally. The highest level of Tripadvisor’s awards, the Best of the Best winners are among the top …
READ MOREPlan a trip to Loch Ness from Edinburgh
How to plan a trip to Loch Ness from Edinburgh: When visiting Scotland, if you’re planning on making the 170-mile journey from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, you’re not alone, as every year thousands of tourists travel from the historical capital to the stunning Scottish Highlands, and the mysterious Loch Ness. With so much to experience, …
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