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- The close was partially demolished and buried due to the building of the Royal Exchange in the 18th century, and later closed to the public for many years. The area became shrouded in myths and urban legends; tales of hauntings and murders abounded. The close is currently operated as a tourist attraction by Continuum Attractions.
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Mary King's Close is a historic close located under the Edinburgh City Chambers building on the Royal Mile, in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It took its name from one Mary King, a merchant burgess who resided on the Close in the 17th century.
May 31, 2017 · Part of Edinburgh’s allure is the endless array of historical narratives woven into its cultural fabric, some of which await in the deepest hinterland of the city. Perhaps the most engrossing of all is Mary King’s Close, a subterranean place encompassed in myth and former victim to ‘the Black Death’. But what actually went on in this ...
- Tori Chalmers
Beneath the bustling streets of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, lies a hidden labyrinth of history, frozen in time. This is Mary King's Close, a subterranean warren of 17th-century streets and spaces that whispers tales of plague, poverty, and paranormal encounters.
Feb 15, 2024 · The history of Mary King’s Close. During the 17th century, Edinburgh was suffering from major overcrowding. The city had been built on the top of Castle Rock with a wall around the edge to protect its residents. But the wall also meant there was no space for the city to expand outwards.
Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told. Discover authentic truths about Edinburgh's dark past, and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close. FIND OUT MORE.
A time capsule of streets beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile bringing history to life. On a one hour tour led by a character tour guide depicting a former resident of the Close, guests will delve below to learn the real stories from Edinburgh’s incredible past between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Mar 18, 2013 · The closes were used as bomb shelters during WW II. Beginning in the 1990’s, Mary King’s Close has become a popular tourist site, with guided tours by historical reenactors, and attracts...
