Mary King's Close

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Old Town, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1PG08702 430160
Description: Hidden beneath the Royal Mile, lies one of Edinburgh's deepest secrets - Mary King's Close. Back in the 1600’s, Mary King’s Close and neighbouring Closes were at the heart of Edinburgh’s busiest and most vibrant streets,...Read More
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Mary King's Close
Mary King's Close

by Drever

Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom

January 27, 2012

Best of IgoUgo Hidden beneath the Royal Mile, lies one of Edinburgh's deepest secrets - Mary King's Close. Back in the 1600’s, Mary King’s Close and neighbouring Closes were at the heart of Edinburgh’s busiest and most vibrant streets, open to the skies and ...Read more
A Step into the Past
A Step into the Past

by Cindy Grant

Petersburg, Virginia

June 25, 2011

You can see what life was like in the city of Edinburgh centuries ago by venturing into the close. The tenements towered up to the sky, and living conditions were horrible. Murder and plague were common occurrences. You can see the alleys where ...Read more

From journal The Scotland Ghostour

The Real Mary King's Close

by barbara

Atlanta, Georgia

June 26, 2007

Once upon a time, Edinburgh was a dark and dirty place packed to the gills with people who threw their trash into the streets and found shelter like rats forced to live in dank and lightless rooms. As the city was built up, many of these "streets" ...Read more

From journal Excellent Edinburgh

The Real Mary King's Close

by smacdoug

Burlington, Ontario

August 14, 2003

Best of IgoUgo A close was a narrow street between buildings on the main street that led to dwellings behind. The dwellings could be several stories. The poorest families would live on the lower floors, while the higher floors were reserved for the ...Read more
Mary Kings Close

by milliebell

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

July 6, 2003

Best of IgoUgo Large signposts point where to go to start the tour on the High Street. They are hard NOT to spot. The tours start and end from the giftshop (where else). Adult tickets are £7.50 (£6.50 concessions). At the start of the tour, myself and about 15 ...Read more

From journal Paradise in Edinburgh



Marlin's Wynd & Mary King's Close

by Mutt

Ankara, Turkey

April 25, 2002

Best of IgoUgo Chronic overcrowding and rapid development made 16th & 17th century Edinburgh a city of tall tenement blocks and dark brooding alleyways, two of these alleyways have recently been uncovered and opened to the public to give a fascinating insight ...Read more