The Real Mary King’s Close Blog
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Pride Month: Meet Robert Fergusson and Sophia Jex-Blake
27th May 2025
This June we are celebrating Pride Month. You can hear the real stories of Edinburgh’s former residents, in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland. Here is an introduction to Robert Fergusson and Sophia Jex-Blake, who you will meet on our Pride History tours.
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Join us at The Real Mary King’s Close for Burns Night!
9th Jan 2024
Burns Night 2024 is being celebrated at The Real Mary King’s Close on the 25th, 26th and 27th of January.
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Dr Arnott and 17th-century medicine
19th Dec 2022
Edinburgh has famously been a focal point of medical innovation and experimentation. Edinburgh medical school is the oldest in the English-speaking world and was at the heart of the Scottish Enlightenment. While many amazing discoveries and advancements came from Edinburgh, like everywhere, some ideas were slightly… strange!
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Things to do in Edinburgh in August 2022
29th Jul 2022
August is a month filled with exciting cultural events in Edinburgh. The city is bustling with people and there is plenty to see and do. Here are our top things to do in Edinburgh in August 2022.
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Gin in Edinburgh
14th Jul 2022
Gin is an incredibly popular drink now, but the craze began in the 1700s. Delve into the fascinating history of gin in Edinburgh.
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