The close was named for Mary King, a merchant ... you'll learn about Edinburgh's rich history. Guides include a maid to a merchant family, poet Robert Fergusson, a plague doctor and a foul clenger ...

This February half term, The Real Mary King’s Close invites visitors to step back in time and discover the intriguing stories of Edinburgh’s past with three captivating experiences.

The Close, which contains walls made from human ash, bore witness to the Great Plague that decimated the resident population before being bricked up and forgotten. Until today.

from Mercat Tours in Edinburgh then choose the correct words for each gap from the selections on the right. Mary King's Close and the Black Death (plague) When the outbreak of the plague ...