The Real Mary King’s Close Blog
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Q&A with Dr Amy Wilcockson
12th Sept 2024
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 across Scotland in honour of the poet.
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Whisky Tasting: Meet Ken Hanley
27th Aug 2024
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.
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Interview with Ross MacRae
12th Apr 2024
Ross MacRae is a talented Edinburgh-based artist we’ve been working with at The Real Mary King’s Close for years. Back in 2012, he designed and painted a mural in our corridor. Recently, we refurbished our gift shop, and Ross came back to create a new mural that matches our new look.
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