The Real Mary King’s Close Blog

News

We are Britain’s Best Visitor Attraction

26th Jun 2024

The Real Mary King’s Close has been revealed as the UK’s favourite tourist attraction in this year’s Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards – Best of the Best for 2024, highlighting the top attractions to visit in the UK and internationally.
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Things to do

Plan a trip to Loch Ness from Edinburgh

29th May 2024

Located in the old Drumnadrochit Hotel, the imposing location where Mrs Aldie MacKay reported seeing a ‘whale-like fish’ or ‘water beast’ in the waters of Loch Ness. The sighting resulted in the birth of a monster media frenzy and created a global legend. At The Loch Ness Centre, you’ll take an immersive walk through 500 million years of history, uncover hidden secrets and delve into scientific research inspired by the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Spoiler…you can even spot some of our Real Mary King’s Close tour guides participating in the recreation scene of the first visible sighting.
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Interviews

Interview with Ross MacRae

12th Apr 2024

Ross MacRae is a talented Edinburgh-based artist we’ve been working with at The Real Mary King’s Close for years. Back in 2012, he designed and painted a mural in our corridor. Recently, we refurbished our gift shop, and Ross came back to create a new mural that matches our new look.
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History

Iconic Mary King’s Close Residents’ Forgotten Gravestone Restored by Volunteers

2nd Apr 2024

Janet and David Chesney, the last residents of Mary King’s Close, now have their gravestone restored to its former glory thanks to dedicated volunteers.
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News

New immersive holiday!

29th Mar 2024

A new immersive holiday launches at The Real Mary King’s Close
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