The Real Mary King’s Close Blog
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Uncovering the best independent gift shops on the Royal Mile of Edinburgh
15th Apr 2025
Step down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and you’ll find far more than just history beneath your feet. You’ll discover a treasure trove of independent gift shops, each bursting with charm, character, and curious finds.
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Our listed Burgh Courtroom has been renovated!
10th Jan 2024
Renovation work costing £200,000 has transformed our Burgh Courtroom into an impressive new retail experience on the Royal Mile.
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Exciting news… we have a NEW online shop!
10th Nov 2023
At The Real Mary King’s Close, we’ve been hard at work re-launching our online shop, just in time for Christmas. Our team has carefully curated our best and most-loved products straight from our Burgh Courtroom Gift Shop, including the Plague Ducktor.
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Christmas: A Festive Gift Guide
27th Nov 2020
With a season of festivities on the horizon, we’re sure Christmas shopping is on your mind… So, to help you get ahead with gifts that your friends and family are sure to love, we’ve picked out some of our favourite items from our online shop for this festive gift guide.
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Hard to Top – The New Heritage Days Out Top Trumps
1st Aug 2020
To many, Top Trumps brings back a fond nostalgia from childhood – a card game enjoyed internationally over the decades since the 70s. Over forty years later, the world has yet to tire of these entertaining cards. From educational packs to the One Direction boys, Top Trumps’ diverse range has something for everyone. The new Heritage Days Out pack by Winning Moves sees a variety of charming and charismatic sites all over the UK, including ourselves, The Real Mary King’s Close.
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