The Real Mary King’s Close Blog

Katie Scott shortlisted for Tourism Individual of the Year 2023

19th Sept 2023

The Scottish Thistle Awards are just around the corner...

Edinburgh in August: 5 After-Dark Activities You Can’t Miss

11th Aug 2023

In August, Edinburgh comes alive after dark. From the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to late-night dining, there are endless possibilities for an unforgettable evening. Here are five top things to experience after the sun sets on The Royal Mile:

Look out for The Real Mary King’s Close Tour Actors at Fringe

4th Aug 2023

Did you know that many of the guides who lead The Real Mary King’s Close tour are also working actors? Safe to say, this is a particularly exciting day for them… because it’s OFFICIALLY THE START of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!

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Is Mary King’s Close the same as the vaults?

18th Jul 2023

Is Mary King’s Close the same as the vaults? It’s a question that Edinburgh’s Tour Guides are more than familiar with. Mary King’s Close and the vaults certainly share a reputation for existing as part of Edinburgh’s hidden “Underground City”. But they are not one and the same.

10 Years of The Real Mary King’s Close Tartan

31st May 2023

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of The Real Mary King’s Close. To commemorate two decades of running tours, we’ve been looking back at our more recent past to celebrate the people who have helped to make our attraction the 5-star visitor experience that it is today.