The Real Mary King’s Close Blog

• Interviews

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.

• News

Record-breaking summer for The Real Mary King’s Close

3rd Sept 2024

We are delighted to announce that we are celebrating our best summer season ever, welcoming over 93,000 guests from around the globe.

• Interviews

Whisky Tasting: Meet Ken Hanley

27th Aug 2024

This September, our A Dram of History tour are back! The experience is one of our most popular events at The Real Mary King’s Close. Not only does it include our Standard 1-Hour Tour experience, but also a 30-minute whisky tasting led by local whisky ambassador, Kenneth (‘Ken’) Hanley.

Making the Most of Your Visit to Edinburgh and York

15th Aug 2024

Making the Most of Your Visit to Edinburgh and York

• Things to do

Fringe 2024 – The Real Mary King’s Close’s Actors’ shows

19th Jul 2024

Did you know that many of the guides who lead The Real Mary King’s Close tour are also working actors? And many of them are taking part in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!