The Real Mary King’s Close Blog

Women and Property Rights in Early Modern Edinburgh

24th Feb 2023

All women in Early Modern Scotland were bound by strict legal restrictions over their property as well as their bodies. Married women especially. They were unable to instigate legal proceedings or represent themselves in court. Unless, of course, their husbands first gave them permission. What’s more, landed property only ever passed down to the daughters of a family had no sons been born. As for widows, they were only granted a “lifelong interest” to a proportion of their deceased husbands’ lands. If there was a male relative left to inherit from them (which was preferable), all ownership rights passed to him.

Six great things to Do in Edinburgh this January

12th Jan 2023

Edinburgh is making sure that January starts the year off with a bang! Undeniably, there are plenty of events and occasions to start the year right. Make sure to check out these amazing “Things to do” this month.

Loch Ness Centre becomes part of the Continuum Attractions family with £1.5 million investment

5th Jan 2023

We are delighted to announce that we are adding another site to the Continuum Attractions group. It just so happens to be one of Scotland’s most famous visitor attractions! The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition is having £1.5 million invested into its refurbishment, and will join the Continuum Attractions family when it reopens in Spring 2023.

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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!

Our Green Story

7th Dec 2022

This is Our Green Story at The Real Mary King’s Close. We are passionate about sustainability. We strive to do the right thing for the environment, our communities, our guests and our team. Therefore, we have taken many actions to reduce our carbon footprint and encourage the protection of Scotland’s heritage.