The Real Mary King’s Close Blog

‘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!

• Promotions

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.

• 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.