The Real Mary King’s Close Blog
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Record number of guests explore Edinburgh’s underground streets in 2024
8th Jan 2025
We are delighted to announce a record-breaking year for 2024 after welcoming over 282,000 guests underground to explore the hidden streets of Edinburgh.
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Top things to do in Edinburgh this festive season
29th Nov 2024
With a crisp nip in the air, warm twinkly lights and an echo of festive seasons past, Edinburgh at Christmas is a true bucket list destination.
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‘Fabulous’ The Real Mary King’s Close among world’s most reviewed experiences
26th Nov 2024
We are officially one of the world’s most reviewed tourist attractions!
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Explore Edinburgh, York and Inverness with the Continuum Attractions Rail Trail, supported by LNER
3rd Oct 2024
Embark on a railway adventure that takes you from the stunning Scottish Highlands to historical city escapes.
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Q&A with Dr Amy Wilcockson
12th Sept 2024
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Robert Fergusson‘s death in 2024, we are excited to introduce a brand-new interactive experience, “Meet The Poet: Robert Fergusson“, at The Real Mary King’s Close. Fergusson, one of our most captivating tour guides, will come to life in this unique event, part of a series of celebrations happening across Scotland in honour of the poet.
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