The Real Robbie Burns’ Night

Robert Burns’  is one of Scotland’s most celebrated poets. He penned a number of classics such as the world famous ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and the narrative poem ‘Tam O’Shanter’. At The Real Mary King’s Close, we like to think of Burns as an old friend, considering he stayed on the Close on 28th November, 1786. It was Baxter’s Close, to be precise—which is where Deacon Brodie’s Tavern now lies.

Our Tribute to Burns

We would like to invite you to join our own birthday celebrations for Robert Burns and his works.  For a mere £25, your ticket will get you an exclusive evening of Scottish food and drink, poetry and a fully guided tour around the Close. You will hear from characters that lived during these days and experienced life in the Close and the surrounding Old Town of Edinburgh. Your evening will begin at 6.15pm with an hour-long historical tour. You will also enjoy a glass of Prosecco or whisky and a hot mug of hearty Scotch broth to warm those cockles. We will have a delicious spread of canapés—Scottish inspired, of course—alongside live readings of some of the most important and famous Burns’ poems. What better way to spend a Sunday night than enjoying some of our national treasures with this fully immersive experience?

More on the Close

As you wander around the Close you will learn exactly what life was like in Edinburgh old town. This side of life was only seen by the poor and the destitute as they made their homes around the Close. However, Mary King broke the mould as she made her living as a fabric trader and sewing expert to support her children after being widowed. It was extremely rare for women to be afforded any respect in those days, but Mary earned it and consequently the close was named after her. We now enjoy her legacy, so come and join us for a night of celebration of Robert Burns on 25th January, 2015. Click here to book your tickets.