Underground City of the Dead - VisitScotland
Descend into a section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City, where a population once lived in utter misery. Forgotten for centuries and only recently unsealed, this part of the vaults is known as Damnation Alley. With good reason.
Mary King’s Close: Underground Edinburgh’s buried street
Nov 5, 2024 · From ghostly sightings to plague doctors – uncover the fascinating secrets of underground Edinburgh at the Real Mary King’s Close, a warren of 17th-century streets buried beneath the Royal Mile.
History of Edinburgh's Underground City - Historic Mysteries
Jun 26, 2016 · The Edinburgh underground city was connected to the construction of the Flodden Wall in 1513. It housed the undesirables and plague victims.
Is There an Underground City in Edinburgh? (Guide + Map)
Aug 18, 2024 · There are two sections of Edinburgh that are underground and that you can visit: the South Bridge Vaults and Mary King’s Close. Both are in Old Town Edinburgh. Mercat Tours, Underground Tour of the Vaults. 1. South Bridge Vaults. The South Bridge was completed in 1788 to connect Old Town to New Town.
The Real Mary King's Close | Best UK Attraction
Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, your guests will go on a journey through time on these now hidden streets where they will uncover some of the city’s deepest secrets. Experience over 400 years of history, and discover the stories of your character guide.
The secrets underneath Edinburgh’s streets
Sep 18, 2024 · Imagine a warren of underground streets frozen in time. Step inside The Real Mary King’s Close and that is exactly what you’ll find. Once part of the city’s most vibrant streets, this perfectly preserved close provides a fascinating glimpse into Edinburgh life between the 17 th and 19 th centuries.
The Vaults Tour - VisitScotland
The darker side of Edinburgh's history will unfold as you wander through the candle-lit underground area. From your costumed guide, you'll hear about the Burke and Hare murders and the persecution of witches.
Edinburgh underground vaults tour | Mercat Tours
Get exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults – the city’s oldest, deepest vaults; Discover the history of day-to-day life in Old Town Edinburgh’s wynds and closes, as well as in the vaults; See authentic 19th Century artefacts found in the vaults; Visit our Discovery Room, with 3D models and displays
Visit Edinburgh Vaults - Tours & Tickets Underground City
Dec 20, 2024 · Visit the Edinburgh Underground Vaults, a network of tunnels and chambers hidden under Edinburgh's South Bridge with a very dark history. Book tickets and walking tours of the underground city. It is only possible to visit the tunnels of …
Edinburgh Historic Underground City Tour – Scotland
Sep 21, 2017 · In the 18th century Edinburgh, Scotland was overpopulated and an underground city was created. Today, Edinburgh has spread out into the new town but it’s still possible to visit the former underground vaults.