Real Mary Kings Close - Places Of Interest in Edinburgh EH1 1PG

Classification:

Line of Business: Historical Site
Market Sector: Places Of Interest

Address:

2 2 Warriston's Close
Warriston's Close,High Street
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH1 1PG

Telephone: 0870 243 0160
Telephone: 0131 225 0678
Telephone: 0845 070 6244
Fax: 0131 225 0671
Web: http://www.realmarykingsclose.com

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Business Description:

In the 1600's, when residents of this Close fell victim to the plague, city officials bricked up the entrance to the alleyway in an effort to contain the disease, leaving those inside to perish. It was said that the souls of over 400 people who were not laid to rest still haunt the area. Because of this, no one dared move into the street, and the City Chambers were built here. During WW II it was used as an air raid shelter, since when it has become a popular tourist attraction.

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