The Real Mary King’s Close Blog
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Best things to do in Edinburgh in February | events, festivals & hidden history
16th Jan 2026
From Valentine’s concerts to hidden streets beneath the Royal Mile, uncover the best things to do in Edinburgh this February.
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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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The Real Mary King’s Close launches British Sign Language and International Sign tours in Edinburgh
13th Aug 2025
History belongs to everyone, and we are making sure it can be experienced by everyone too. This summer, The Real Mary King’s Close has launched brand new digital tours in British Sign Language (BSL) and International Sign (IS) to coincide with the start of Edinburgh Deaf Festival on 8 August.
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Best things to do in Edinburgh in August 2025: festivals, food, day trips and hidden history
23rd Jul 2025
August in Edinburgh is like nowhere else on earth. The city becomes a stage, a gallery, a page-turner and a feast for the senses all at once. As the sun sets late and the streets buzz with creativity, it’s the perfect time to soak up the capital at its liveliest.
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