Mary King's Close, Edinburgh

Name: Mary King's Close
Address: 2 Warriston's Close, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 225 0672

#89 among attractions in Edinburgh

Reportedly haunted, Street, Historical place, Entertainment

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Facts and practical information

Mary King's Close is a historic close located under buildings 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. 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°57'0"N, 3°11'26"W

Address

2 Warriston's Close, High StreetOld Town (Waverley Station)Edinburgh EH1 1PG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 225 0672

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Day trips

Mary King's Close – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cockburn Street, St Giles' Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Thistle Chapel.

~350 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Cockburn Street is a vibrant and picturesque shopping district that offers a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary retail experience. This winding, cobbled street, which slopes steeply down from the Royal Mile...
~260 ftS
Iconic Presbyterian place of worship
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
2 min walk • St Giles' Cathedral, often referred to as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, stands as a venerable beacon of Scotland's ecclesiastical history, nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This majestic church, with its distinctive crown steeple piercing the skyline, is not...
~690 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Stepping into Gladstone's Land is like traveling back in time through the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. This historic tenement, managed by the National Trust for Scotland, offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century city life.
~240 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Thistle Chapel stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture and Scottish tradition. This intimate chapel, an addition to the cathedral completed in 1911, is the spiritual home of The Most...
~570 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum on the Mound, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, the Museum on the Mound stands as a testament to Edinburgh's rich cultural tapestry. Located within the iconic headquarters of the Bank of Scotland, this unique museum takes visitors on an enlightening journey...
~710 ftS
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
4 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~460 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The City Art Centre is part of the Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which sits under the Culture directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council.
~410 ftN
Game and entertainment center, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Edinburgh Dungeon is an underground tourist attraction in Edinburgh's city centre, on East Market Street, which uses live actor shows and interactive rides to show various historical events from Scottish history in a scary fun style, with audience interaction and special effects, theatrical sets and performance.
~780 ftN
Bridge
Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Waverley Bridge is a road bridge in Edinburgh linking Market Street in the Old Town with Princes Street in the New Town. The bridge forms part of the roof of Edinburgh Waverley station and marks the eastern boundary of Princes Street Gardens.
~380 ftSW
Street
Royal Mile, Edinburgh
2 min walk • The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. The term was first used descriptively in W M Gilbert's Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, "...with its Castle and Palace and the royal mile between"...
~780 ftSW
Church
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh is a Category B listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland, situated on Victoria Terrace in the city's Old Town. It is the central meeting house for members of the Quakers in Edinburgh. There is also another Quaker meeting held in the Open Door cafe in Morningside in the south of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mary King's Close open?

Mary King's Close is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 9 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mary King's Close?

Nearby attractions include Adam House, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Advocates Close, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh (2 min walk).

How to get to Mary King's Close by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mary King's Close:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 23, 27, 41 (4 min walk)
South Bridge • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 49, 51 (5 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (4 min walk)
Haymarket (30 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (8 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)