Everyone knows the famous network of streets that make up Edinburgh's Royal Mile. However, an underground network also exists beneath Old Town's main street, which you can visit. Visit the The Real Mary King's Close and wander through the underground passages, where time has stood still since the seventeenth century.
What can you see at The Real Mary King's Close?
The Real Mary King's Close has been named Scotland's 'Best Heritage Tourism Experience', as it highlights over four hundred years of history through impressive stories of its former inhabitants. Learn about the deadly plague epidemic, the visit of a famous monarch and the evolution of the Close from a bustling trading town to a hidden underground network.
Real Mary Kings Close - History comes alive
The tour's guides dress up as one of the Close's former residents, bringing history alive for visitors. The guides will tell you the story of the Close through tales of plague epidemics, murder and intrigue, making the history of The Real Mary King's Close come alive in an original way.
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