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In a city known for its ancient stories, The Real Mary King’s Close is making a little modern history of its own. We’ve just become the first attraction in Edinburgh to install self-service kiosks, making your journey into our hidden world smoother, speedier, and even more immersive. Innovation beneath the cobbles Tucked beneath the historic …

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We are delighted to announce a record-breaking year for 2024 after welcoming over 282,000 guests underground to explore the hidden streets of Edinburgh. We welcomed 282,525 visitors from 159 countries, smashing the previous record set in 2023 by nearly 25,000, July was our busiest month in history, welcoming 32,517 guests. In 2024, we were also …

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Our immersive glimpse into 17th-century Edinburgh has attracted more than 1,800 reviews in 2024, more than Disneyland Paris according to latest data from Tripadvisor.

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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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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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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Renovation work costing £200,000 has transformed our Burgh Courtroom into an impressive new retail experience on the Royal Mile. Following a complete redesign, the new space allows the original assets of the courtroom to stand out. All thanks to interior specialists, Lumsden Design. The layout of the newly curated gift shop takes inspiration from Edinburgh’s …

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The Real Mary King’s Close participated in Historical Engagement Week on Tuesday 14th November. Three Tour Guides from The Real Mary King’s Close supported the initiative organised by The Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). This is the only charity in the country solely dedicated to supporting NHS Lothian children’s services. During the event, the guides …

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