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Skulls

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Plague Ducktor

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House Tartan

An original tartan designed in Edinburgh 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 Gift Shop located at the heart of our historic 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.

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Shipping available across the United Kingdom. As we are a small shop, we ship orders once a week.

Only our Plague Ducktors are currently available for shipping to the United States. For international shipping inquiries, please contact us directly for a personalised quote.

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A pile of Plague Ducktors at The Real Mary King's Close
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The Plague Ducktor

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Channel the history of Edinburgh's last plague doctor, George Rae, with our Plague Doctor Rubber Duck. This unique collectible features a leather-look cloak, hat, and a beaked mask, reminiscent of the 17th-century plague doctors who believed the mask would protect them from "miasmas." 

The duck holds sweet-smelling herbs, symbolising the period's medical practices. Exclusively designed for The Real Mary King's Close, each duck is hand-painted and can be shipped to the USA. A perfect gift for history enthusiasts.

 
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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

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.

The tartan was designed by the kiltmakers at Kinloch Anderson in 2013. We have worked hard to replicate their original design across all of the bespoke gifts and clothing in this collection.

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  • tartan socks
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  • The Real Mary King's Close chocolate chip shortbread tub with shortbread biscuits piled on either side
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  • Jan Laird highland cow keyring with the real mary king's close tartan background
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  • skull bottle top for wine beside a bottle of shiraz sold at The Real Mary King's Close
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Dr Arnott's Collection

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!

Within our Apothecary 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.

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  • the real mary king's close rat poo chocolate
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  • Top view of Blackcurrant Preserve labelled
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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 poured candles, books and accessories.

  • hand poured candle
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  • eyemask tweed
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  • The Herb Almanac by Chelsea Physic Garden front cover displayed on a wooden slatted table
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