A Tribute To Most Haunted
04

May

Mary Kings Close, Edinburgh

Posted by admin as 4: Season Four

Mary Kings Close

Description:
- A number of underground closes, with houses that stretch up to seven stories high, on either side of the narrow walkways.

Era:
- The Closes were built in early 17th century, but there are records of tenements on the land as early as 1526.

Bloody history:
- Plague hit the Close in 1645.
- Fire ravaged the area in 1750.
- In WWII, the Close buildings were used as air raid shelters.

Ghost ratings:
- The ghost of Mary King reportedly haunts the area.
- The apparition of little girl, her face covered in pustules from the plague, has been seen in the Close’s Shrine Room
- The vision of a grim, grey-haired old man has also been seen on numerous occasions.
- Dismembered body parts have been reported floating above the ground, including a child’s head and a severed arm.

Spooky experiences:
- 17 and 18 Market Street have experienced the most alleged paranormal activity.
- Strange noises have been reported up and down the Close.
- Unexplained cold spots have occurred in many rooms.
- Many wraith-like beings have been seen.

First Broadcast: 4th May 2004

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