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Parliament Square (apt 5) (0.0 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
Set 300 metres from the entrance to Edinburgh Castle Parliament Sq 4 Royal mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh on Parliament Square on the famous Royal Mile and adjacent to the St Giles Cathedral.
Roxburgh's Court (0.0 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
Boasting a central location in Edinburgh a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi.
Parliament Square (apt 10) (0.0 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
Parliament Sq 5 Royal Mile is located in a prestigious building on Parliament Square opposite the Edinburgh City Chambers on the famous Royal Mile adjacent to St Giles Cathedral.
Parliament Square (0.0 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
Located in Edinburgh on the iconic Royal Mile Parliament Sq 1 Royal Mile offers self-catering accommodation within 300 metres from the entrance to Edinburgh Castle. The apartment is 300 metres from the National Gallery of Scotland.
Parliament Square (0.1 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
Set on the iconic Royal Mile right next to the St Giles Cathedral and 200 metres from the Royal Scottish Museum Parliament Sq 2 Royal Mile offers accommodation in Edinburgh's historic old town.
1 Parliament Square (0.1 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
In the Old Town district of Edinburgh close to The Real Mary King's Close Parliament Apartment has free WiFi and a washing machine.
20-30 Cockburn Street (0.1 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
The Inn Place is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s old town and within 10 minutes’ walk of the castle Princes Street and Waverley Station. It offers modern rooms and a 24-hour front desk.
(0.1 km from The Real Mary King's Close)
Modern And Charming 2 Bedroom Old Town Apartment in Edinburgh offers accommodation with free WiFi 500 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 600 metres from Royal Mile and 700 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. The property is 1.
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About Hotels in The Real Mary King's Close!
The Real Mary King's Close Edinburgh is an ancient, underground network of narrow streets and alleyways located beneath the Royal Mile in Old Town. Dating back over 400 years, this historic site offers visitors a unique insight into the lives of the people who lived here during the 17th century. It was once part of a bustling city center full of artisans and merchants selling their wares, but today it is an eerie time capsule offering an unforgettable journey back into Scotland's past.
The close is made up of a maze of chambers that have been preserved in remarkable condition over the centuries due to its lack of light and air. You can explore several floors below ground level, each one revealing different stories linked with apprenticeships, trades and tradesmen’s tools used during the 17th century. There are also tales about some of the people who lived there including Mary King herself, who ran a business at ground level on the Royal Mile before being forced to relocate during the 1645 plague outbreak.
On your visit you can join guided tours which bring this fascinating history to life while giving you plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace. You’ll learn about how merchants stored their goods and how they prepared for winter months by keeping warm with candles and heating pans filled with coal from nearby beaches. Additionally you will hear stories about ghostly sightings encountered by visitors over time such as Annie, a friendly spirit said to inhabit one particular corridor!
You can also visit ‘Auld Reekie’s Tales’ – an interactive visitor experience where you can learn more about Edinburgh’s dark history filled with gruesome tales from courtrooms, torture chambers and dungeons once used for imprisoning criminals. The experience includes live actors playing characters from all walks of life during the 17th century providing even more depth for your exploration!
The Real Mary King's Close Edinburgh is an incredible piece of Scottish history that offers something truly unique for those keen to delve deep into its secrets. With its mix of immersive storytelling and ancient artefacts, this subterranean warren provides an unforgettable glimpse into what life was like centuries ago giving visitors a truly exceptional experience!