The Real Mary King’s Close Blog

• History

Hogmanay – What is it?

29th Dec 2023

Hogmanay is the most important day of the year in Scotland.

• History

A Short History of Christmas in Scotland

12th Dec 2023

Christmas in Scotland – Why the Scots didn’t celebrate Christmas for over 400 years…

A History Workshop at The Royal Hospital for Children & Young People

21st Nov 2023

The Real Mary King’s Close participated in Historical Engagement Week on Tuesday 14th November.

• Retail

Exciting news… we have a NEW online shop!

10th Nov 2023

At The Real Mary King’s Close, we’ve been hard at work re-launching our online shop, just in time for Christmas. Our team has carefully curated our best and most-loved products straight from our Burgh Courtroom Gift Shop, including the Plague Ducktor.

• History

Why did Foul Clengers wear the St Andrews cross?

2nd Nov 2023

With St. Andrews Day happening  at the end of this month, we’re taking a closer look at why Edinburgh’s Foul Clengers wore the St Andrew’s cross on their uniforms…