Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
The Real Mary King's Close
In or near Edinburgh.
The Real Mary King's Close — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Real Mary King's Close is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 this unique environment and learn about the city's dark past through guided tours.
Place summary
The Real Mary King's Close is an underground historic site located in central Scotland, EH1. It features a preserved 17th-century street and provides insight into life in Edinburgh during that era. The site is a notable attraction for those interested in the city's history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9500, -3.1904
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1PG
- 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
- osm: node/6585283285 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Real Mary King's Close?
- The Real Mary King's Close is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1PG).
- What is The Real Mary King's Close?
- The Real Mary King's Close — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Real Mary King's Close?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1PG.
- Is The Real Mary King's Close free to visit?
- Yes, The Real Mary King's Close is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Real Mary King's Close?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1PG.