Author: Emilie Lumineau

Embark on a railway adventure that takes you from the stunning Scottish Highlands to historical city escapes. We have teamed up with LNER to create the ultimate Continuum Attractions Rail Trail to connect York, Edinburgh and Inverness with London – taking travellers on LNER’s high-speed, direct rail route to our visitor attraction and some of …

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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 …

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We are delighted to announce that we are celebrating our best summer season ever, welcoming over 93,000 guests from around the globe. We are thrilled to share that guests have visited our attraction from as far afield as Aruba, Trinidad and Tobago, and Tuvalu in the same year that we celebrated being named the UK’s …

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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! So, without further ado, here’s what we have to recommend for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024. Keep your eyes peeled for the actors …

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The Gathering at Mercat Cross At the top of Mary King’s Close lay the historic Mercat Cross, a crucial meeting point for the 17th-century residents. Here, news was exchanged, business deals were struck, and the dark side of justice was brutally displayed. The cries of the tortured echoed through the narrow streets, as punishment was …

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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. The highest level of Tripadvisor’s awards, the Best of the Best winners are among the top …

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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. He’s also behind the …

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Blog article written by the Friends of Dalry Cemetery  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.   Located in Dalry Cemetery, within the Gorgie/Dalry area of the city, the Chesneys’ burial site fell into disrepair following the closure …

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A new immersive holiday launches at The Real Mary King’s Close Gardyloo! Live like a local in 17th century Edinburgh with a stay that sees technology taken away, a visit from the Plague Doctor, and a bucket for a toilet. History lovers now have the chance to live like a 17th century Edinburgh local, with …

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