Myths and Legends Tour
- 1st - 30th Sept 2026
- Friday & Saturday
- 1 hour
- £28.50 per adult & £23 per child
- No under 5 year olds
- Audio guides not available for this tour
Step into Edinburgh’s folklore
Step beneath the Royal Mile and enter a world where history and folklore intertwine. On this atmospheric tour, we will guide you through the Close, sharing tales that have shaped Scotland for centuries.
On our Myths and Legends Tour
From whispers of witches and the reign of King James VI to the eerie glow of the Will-o’-the-Wisp, discover how myths, legends, and fears once shaped lives in Edinburgh. Hear stories of the Glaistig, half-woman and half-goat, said to guard cattle and mislead travellers. Learn of ghostly pipers lost beneath the city, headless drummers warning of danger, and the enduring mystery of the tiny coffins unearthed on Arthur’s Seat.
As the shadows deepen, you’ll uncover legends of goddesses, fairies, and restless spirits, and see how Scotland’s storytelling tradition blurred the line between the real and the imagined. Both enchanting and unsettling, these tales connect us to the people who lived, feared, and dreamed in these closes centuries ago.
Step into the extraordinary, where myth becomes memory, and stories never die.
What to expect
- A one-hour guided tour through the eerie, underground streets of The Real Mary King’s Close
Spaces are limited. Step into Edinburgh’s hidden past this September and uncover the myths and legends that refuse to be forgotten.
Audio guides are not available for this special tour
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