Explore Edinburgh's Dark Past: The Real Mary King's Close
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Discover Mary King's Close: Edinburgh's Frozen 17th-Century Street
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Discover Mary King's Close: Edinburgh's Hidden History
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Discover Mary King's Close: Edinburgh's Hidden History
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Think you know Edinburgh? Step beneath the Royal Mile into a hidden world of preserved streets and real stories. 🔍 | The Real Mary King's Close
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Think you know Edinburgh? Step beneath the Royal Mile into a hidden world of preserved streets and real stories. 🔍 | The Real Mary King's Close
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Did you know that Mary King's Close was the second-largest street in Edinburgh, first being The Royal Mile, and was used as a market? in 1635, as a merchant in the city, it only made sense for Mary King to move to the Close, then known as Alexander King’s Close. Explore Edinburgh’s underground streets and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close. Book your tour now at https://bit.ly/TRMKC-YT | The Real Mary King's Close
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Did you know that Mary King's Close was the second-largest street in Edinburgh, first being The Royal Mile, and was used as a market? in 1635, as a merchant in the city, it only made sense for Mary King to move to the Close, then known as Alexander King’s Close. Explore Edinburgh’s underground streets and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close. Book your tour now at https://bit.ly/TRMKC-YT | The Real Mary King's Close
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Step into the depths of Edinburgh's past and discover The Real Mary King's Close... What is your favourite part of our tour? 😍 | The Real Mary King's Close
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Step into the depths of Edinburgh's past and discover The Real Mary King's Close... What is your favourite part of our tour? 😍 | The Real Mary King's Close
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Mary King’s Close – Edinburgh’s Plague Infested Underground Street
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Come and meet the residents of Mary King’s Close!Beneath the City Chambers on the Royal Mile lies Edinburgh’s deepest secret a warren of hidden streets where real people lived, worked and died between the 17th and the 19th centuries.Experience over 400 years of history, and discover real stories,myths and legends. From the deadly plague epidemic, to famous royal visitors– there’s a myriad of tales just waiting to be told at The Real Mary King's Close source:realmarykingsclose.com | Highlander To
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🩺 Gruesome, fascinating, and completely true… Welcome to Edinburgh’s Medical History Tour! 🩸For centuries, Edinburgh has been at the forefront of medical innovation—but progress wasn’t always painless…Step back in time on The Real Mary King’s Close Medical History Tour and uncover the real stories of plague outbreaks, 17th-century mental health treatments, and the gruesome reality of 19th-century amputations. 💉 What to expect? 🦠 The 1645 Plague outbreak – and how Edinburgh tried to fight it
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“A must do when in Edinburgh.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very engaging and informative.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Visited for the third time and still impressed.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our Guided Tours are a deep dive into Edinburgh’s hidden past, led by costumed character guides who bring real stories to life beneath the Royal Mile. Atmospheric, authentic and rooted in research, this is history told where it truly happened. Tours run daily and often sell out, so we recommend booking in advance. Ready to step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history?
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✨ As night falls over Edinburgh, the Close comes alive with tales of the unknown… This November, for two nights only, our Myths & Legends tours return to guide you through the stories that blurred the line between the real and the imagined. Follow in the footsteps of those who once feared the will-o’-the-wisp, whispered of witches, and spoke of spirits that still linger in the shadows beneath the Royal Mile. Each evening, two tours will lead the way — a rare chance to experience the Close as you
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Exploring Mary King's Close with a Hilarious Scottish Tour Guide
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🔍 Uncover Edinburgh’s darkest secrets this summer with our True Crime Tour. 🕵️‍♂️ Step into the shadows and investigate real crimes as you travel through the close, frozen in time beneath the city’s Royal Mile… 📅 Book now and discover the truth. £30 per ticket. | The Real Mary King's Close
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🕯️Experience the hidden closes of Edinburgh by lantern light… if you dare🌙 | The Real Mary King's Close
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Looking for something a little different to do in Edinburgh this February? Above & Below Edinburgh is a unique two-part experience combining an immersive underground tour at The Real Mary King’s Close with a guided Old Town walk and hidden spaces led by The Lost Close . Two expert teams. Two storytelling styles. One journey through the city’s layered past, from the streets beneath the Royal Mile to the stories still echoing above it. Running for two weeks only. Who would you bring along? 👇 #Abo
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Back in the day, Mary King's Close was the second widest street in Edinburgh! ✨In March, all EH residents get 25% off their tickets Monday to Friday! Use the code EHMARCH at checkout - https://bit.ly/3iekALG ✨ | The Real Mary King's Close
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Discover why Mary King's Close was once "a haven for independent women" 💃 Join us on our (Her)story Tours to learn more about women who shaped Edinburgh's history. Find out more about our special tours at https://bit.ly/HerstoryTour_Book | The Real Mary King's Close
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Take a journey back in time during our one-hour guided tour underneath the City Chambers building. Discover the stories of your character guide and experience over 400 years of history. If you are a local resident (EH postcodes), you get 20% off in November and December - find out more at https://www.realmarykingsclose.com/event/locals-discount/ | The Real Mary King's Close
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This weekend is the end of our Herstory Tour... Join us today, tomorrow or Sunday to learn about women's history and how Mary King's Close was once a haven for women. Book now at https://bookings.realmarykingsclose.com/book/a-herstory-tour/149 | The Real Mary King's Close
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What would you do if you could step straight into 17th-century Edinburgh? For two nights only this December, Underground Unlocked returns – the most immersive way to experience The Real Mary King’s Close. Explore at your own pace as the underground streets come alive with a brand-new cast of former residents. Meet Mary King herself, cross paths with Euphame MacCalzean, watch Patrick Byrne at work, hear the plague doctor’s warnings and face the Foul Clengers as they tackle the darkest days of the
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📜 Hidden in plain sight since 1694... That’s the year Mary King’s Close first appears by name in the Town Council minutes. Back then, Edinburgh was home to around 21,000 people. Today, the city’s population has grown to over half a million. From a bustling 17th-century street to a hidden world beneath the Royal Mile — the stories of Mary King’s Close are as real as the stone under your feet. What do you think life was like in Edinburgh over 300 years ago? Let us know in the comments, or tag som
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📖 Every story has a beginning… and this week marks the end of ours. Our Myths and Legends tour is running for the final time this week. Step beneath the Royal Mile and hear tales that blend folklore and history — from fairies and witches to the mystery of the lost piper boy. Available only this Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss your chance to experience it before it’s gone. 🎟️ Book today at realmarykingsclose.com #HiddenHistory #ScottishMyths #EdinburghEvents | The Real Mary King's Close
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Once, these streets were filled with life — merchants calling, children laughing, and shadows whispering in the dark. This December, they’ll return. Are you ready to meet the past face to face? Stay tuned for the ticket announcement. You won’t want to miss this one… #UndergroundUnlocked #HiddenHistory #MaryKingsClose #EdinburghEvents #VisitEdinburgh | The Real Mary King's Close
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For centuries, people have told stories to inspire, to warn, and to remember. Here in Edinburgh, myths and legends were passed down in taverns, homes, and closes — shaping lives and sparking imagination. This Friday, those tales come alive in Myths and Legends — our brand new tour, unlike anything we’ve offered before. 🌙✨ 📅 Launches Friday ⏰ Fridays & Saturdays, 16.00 & 17.30 Be among the first to experience it. Book now: https://www.realmarykingsclose.com/event/myths-and-legends-tour/ | The R
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Exploring the History of Mary King's Close in Edinburgh
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🕯️ On this day in 1567... Mary, Queen of Scots spent her final night in Edinburgh not in a grand palace, but in Stewart's Close, staying with the Lord Provost, Sir Simon Preston. She had just surrendered to the confederate lords at Carberry Hill, and by morning, she would be taken to Lochleven Castle. What makes this moment even more extraordinary is that part of Stewart's Close still exists, hidden beneath the City Chambers. It is one of the very closes you can visit when you step down into Ed
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The Hidden Alleys of Edinburgh's Mary King's Close
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Edinburgh's HIDDEN Streets - The Real Mary King's Close
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