The Real Mary King’s Close Blog
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The Real Mary King’s Close named among Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best for 2026
7th May 2026
We’ve stepped into the global spotlight once again. The Real Mary King’s Close has been named one of Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best attractions for 2026, ranking among the top 1% of experiences worldwide.
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Win a night at The Real Mary King’s Close
12th Mar 2026
For the first time in over 400 years, someone will spend the night inside The Real Mary King’s Close. Discover how you can win this extraordinary experience beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
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Bringing the Chesneys Home to Memory | The search for the final residents of Mary King’s Close
17th Feb 2026
The search to uncover and honour the final resting place of the last residents of Mary King’s Close.
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Live locally? EH residents get £5 off at The Real Mary King’s Close
4th Jan 2026
A winter invitation for locals: enjoy £5 off tickets to The Real Mary King’s Close and experience Edinburgh’s preserved underground streets in a quieter season.
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We’re proud to be double Thistle Award Winners!
2nd Oct 2025
We’ve got exciting news to share – The Real Mary King’s Close has just won two awards at VisitScotland’s Central & East Thistle Awards.
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