Historic houses · Central Scotland
Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh
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Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9500°, -3.1916°.
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Official information
The Real Mary King's Close is a historic site in Edinburgh featuring preserved 17th-century underground streets. Visitors can explore the lives of those who lived in the Close through guided tours that reveal the city's dark past.
Place summary
Adam Bothwell's House is a historic house located at 3 Advocate's Close on the High Street in Edinburgh, central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9500, -3.1916
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:45
- Official site
- www.realmarykingsclose.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17574630 (CC0)
- commons: Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh?
- Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1ND).
- What is Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh?
- Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh — house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1ND.
- Is Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh a listed building?
- Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Adam Bothwell's House, 3 Advocate's Close, High Street, Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1ND.