The Real Mary King’s Close, a five-star heritage visitor attraction in Edinburgh, says it has celebrated its best summer season ever, welcoming over 93,000 guests from around the globe.

The Royal Mile attraction, operated by Continuum Attractions, has also celebrated being named the UK’s Best Visitor Attraction by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Continuum says that June, July and August were particularly vibrant for Edinburgh, including Taylor Swift’s series of concerts, as well as the Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival. The Real Mary King’s Close’s dynamic storytelling helped the attraction to stand out with its unique glimpse into Edinburgh’s hidden history.

Over the course of the summer, the heritage attraction ran 4,792 guided tours, operating daily between 9am and 10pm. In all, the attraction says it welcomed a 4% increase in visitor numbers compared to 2023, which it previously reported as a record year.

Paul Nixon, General Manager at The Real Mary King’s Close and chair of the Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), says: “This summer has been phenomenal for us, and we are thrilled to have played a key part in Edinburgh’s tourism sector. The record number of visitors and glowing reviews are a testament to the rich history we share and the passion of our team.”