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Plague Ducktor

Designed exclusively for The Real Mary King's Close Shop Now

Christmas Gifts

We have the perfect gifts for history lovers Shop Now

From Edinburgh's Historical Heart

Welcome to The Real Mary King’s Close online shop, where we proudly showcase
the finest offerings from our Burgh Courtroom Gift Shop, nestled at the heart of our attraction.

Explore our range of collections, each curated to reflect the unique legacy of Mary King's Close. Whether you're seeking a gift for a history enthusiast or simply a memento of Edinburgh's rich heritage, our selections cater to all tastes. From the Mary King's Exclusive collection to the characterful Plague Doctor collection, our online store promises a bespoke shopping experience filled with locally sourced gifts, artworks and artisan products that capture the essence of Edinburgh's rich history.

The Plague Ducktor

The Plague Ducktor

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Just like Edinburgh's last plague doctor, George Rae, our adorable rubber ducky dons a leather cloak and hat. On his face, he wears a long, beaked mask to keep out the "miasmas" (aka foul vapours in the air, which were believed to cause the plague). He also clutches sweet-smelling herbs and flowers in his hand. These were stuffed into the mask to prevent him from breathing in the "bad air"!
The Plague Ducktor was designed exclusively for The Real Mary King's Close and can be shipped to the USA.  
  • Individually hand painted
  • Item size: 120mm x 90mm x 120mm
Girl wearing a Kinloch Anderson tartan tie and kilt beside a woman in tartan waistcoat.

The Real Mary King's Close Tartan

A large part of the success of The Real Mary King's Close can be attributed to the Guest Services team, whose uniforms consist of either a tie, waistcoat or kilt embroidered with The Real Mary King’s Close tartan, designed by Kinloch Anderson in 2013.

Rich red links the tartan to the location of Mary King's Close on the Royal Mile, while shades of grey reflect Edinburgh's historically smoky skyline and architectural make-up. Bright white celebrates the city's leading role in philosophy, literature and medicine during the Scottish Enlightenment.

Browse our signature collection of tartan dress and accessories to bring a swatch of Mary King's Close's fascinating heritage home today.

  • Black leather Corbett wallet with a strip of real mary king's close tartan decorating it displayed in front of its packaging
    £25.00
    £25.00
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  • Kinloch Anderson real mary king's close scarf close up
    £20.00
    £20.00
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  • butter shortbread tin patterned with the real mary king's close tartan
    £5.75
    £5.75
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Dr Arnott

Dr Arnott, known for his unorthodox methods, was not your typical apothecary. His approach to examining his patients' health was as unique as it was unconventional – he would meticulously analyse their urine, scrutinising its colour, scent, and yes, even its taste!

Now, in our new Dr Arnott Collection, we pay homage to the curious spirit of this real former resident of Mary King's Close.

Within this collection, you'll discover an assortment of 17th century medical tubes, preserves, and apothecary jars that might just astonish you with their unexpected burst of flavour.

Man in red 17th century coat holding a circular jug of urine on mary king's close
Apothecary test tube necklace displayed against the real mary kings close tartan
Apothecary test tube necklace close up displayed against real mary king's close tartan
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Apothecary Test Tube Necklace

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No Apothecary Workshop could be complete without an assortment of ingredient jars and test tubes. The Apothecary Test Tube Necklace is a perfect accessory for those who have signed up to become one of Dr Arnott's 17th century medical students at The Real Mary King's Close... but be warned, his speciality was "internal" medicine. Dr Arnott's apothecary jars were therefore filled with all sorts of veins, ligaments and bodily samples! 

The Apothecary Test Tube Necklace comes in a variety of different colours. Order one today to see which one you get.

Dimensions (of tube): (L) 42 x (W) 10 mm

Apothecary Collection

17th century apothecary jars were filled with all sorts of natural ingredients such as herbs, spices, salts and insects, which were harnessed by local physicians to treat common ailments.

Explore the scents and remedies of Early Modern Edinburgh by browsing this beautifully selected range of hand crafted soaps, ingredient books and home décor. Each product pays homage to the locals and apothecaries who once trusted in herbal remedies to fumigate illnesses as familiar to us as the common cold, as well as historically infamous diseases as virulent as the plague.

  • Apothecary jars filled with preserves (labelled Blood, Yellow Bile, Black Bile, Mucous)
    £12.00
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  • Apothecary test tube necklace displayed against the real mary kings close tartan
    £5.00
    £5.00
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  • Front cover of the Forager's Handbook, sold at mary kings close
    £10.99
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