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The Real Mary King's Close vs Gladstone's Land
Real Mary King's Close and Gladstone's Land are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Real Mary King's Close scores significantly higher than Gladstone's Land. Real Mary King's Close ranks #6 in Edinburgh with praise from 7 sources such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Real Mary King's Close
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2 Warriston's Close, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, Scotland
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Lonely Planet
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"This spooky, subterranean labyrinth gives a fascinating insight into the everyday life of 17th-century Edinburgh."
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Travel + Leisure
"Tour this warren of recently opened underground alleyways for a fascinating account of the city's past (victims of the 1644 plague died here) and a firsthand look into restored 17th-century town houses."
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Atlas Obscura
"17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death. "
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The Telegraph
"It explores a series of narrow 17th century streets, subsequently built over and closed to the public until the first tours began in 1990s. "
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Fodor's
"Hidden beneath the City Chambers, this narrow, cobbled close, or lane, named after a former landowner, is said to be one of Edinburgh's most haunted sites."
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Gladstone's Land
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477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT, Scotland
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Lonely Planet
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"It contains fine painted ceilings, walls and beams, and some splendid furniture."
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Time Out
"The most genteel accommodation 17th century Edinburgh could provide."
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Fodor's
"This narrow, six-story tenement, next to the Assembly Hall, is a survivor from the 17th century."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This narrow six-floored house typifies 17th C Edinburgh with its height."
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The Telegraph
"It won’t take you long to get round, but it’s a fascinating recreation of the cramped conditions, even for the wealthy, in 17th-century Edinburgh."
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