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Vaults, closes and chambers
- Vaults, closes and chambers form a rich network of hidden underground architecture in Edinburgh Old Town. The unusual topography and history of the city led previous generations to build structures on top of each other, hiding entire parts of the city to the public.
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Jun 26, 2016 · Mary King’s Close is a great example of what lies at Edinburgh underground. Image: Historic Mysteries. Several companies in the city host tours (or ghost tours) of the remaining Edinburgh vaults and streets where countless people once lived—and died.
Jul 2, 2022 · As a tourist in Edinburgh, Scotland, you might be oblivious to what lies right under your feet. The innocuous-looking cobbled streets are not what they appear. Beneath all the hustle and bustle of the city is a series of vaults over two hundred years old.
- The History of Mary King’s Close
- Visiting The Real Mary King’s Close
- What Else Is There to See Near Mary King’s close?
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- Tips For Visiting 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. So instead as the population grew, houses were packed in more and more tightly, and grew upwards...
Part history tour, part ghost tour, the Real Mary King’s Close has become one of Edinburgh’s most unusual attractions. From the entrance on the Royal Mile the first stop for visitors is an exhibition with models of the close and old maps as an introduction. Before heading down into the close, you meet your costumed guide (ours was poet Robert Fergu...
Mary King’s Close is right on the Royal Mile in the historic heart of Edinburgh, with lots more to see within easy reach. At one end of the Royal Mile is hilltop Edinburgh Castle, home to the National War Museum and Regimental Museums. And close to the castle is the Camera Obscura and World of Illusions with its mind-bending optical tricks. There’s...
How to get to Mary King’s Close
The Real Mary King’s Close is just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, opposite St Giles’ Cathedral. It’s just a 5-minute walk from Waverley railway station and Princes Street where you can catch buses and trams. If you’re travelling with luggage, lockers are available for £1.
Mary King’s Close opening hours and prices
The Real Mary King’s Close is normally open 10am–5pm, with extended hours at weekends and in summer. It gets busy at peak times so it’s a good idea to book tickets in advance. Tickets* costs £21 for adults and £15 for children aged 5–15 (children under 5 not permitted) for a fixed time or £25/£19 for a flexi ticket where you can change the time.
The tour takes around an hour and is in English, but there are audio versions available in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Mandarin, Dutch and Hungarian. Most of the tour is underground and the passageways can be quite narrow so beware if you suffer from claustrophobia. It’s not a scary tour though where people jump out at you so is suitable for ...
Oct 3, 2022 · We look at Edinburgh’s underground history and how our obsession with digging and living deeper is getting stronger. From ancient catacombs and buried citadels to nuclear bunkers, our relationship with the underground runs deep.
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.
Jun 28, 2023 · While its iconic castle and charming streets attract millions of tourists each year, there is a hidden world beneath the surface that remains largely unexplored – the Secret Edinburgh Underground Tunnels.
Uncover the secrets of Mary King's Close, an underground labyrinth in Edinburgh. Explore its captivating history, haunting tales, and preserved architecture. Embark on a virtual journey into the depths of this hidden gem in our blog post.
