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Haunting

Mary King's Close

An entire street was sealed off during the plague, trapping residents inside to die. The city built over it. Now, beneath the Royal Mile, the Close remains frozen in time. Annie the ghost girl waits there.

1645 - Present
Edinburgh, Scotland
5000+ witnesses

Mary King’s Close is Edinburgh’s buried plague street.

The History

According to historical records:

Mary King’s Close:

  • 17th century street
  • Hit hard by plague
  • City built over it
  • Preserved underground
  • Frozen in time

Annie

The famous ghost:

  • Little girl spirit
  • Found by Japanese psychic
  • In one room
  • She wanted a doll
  • Visitors leave toys

Annie’s Room

Filled with:

  • Dolls and toys
  • From around the world
  • Thousands of offerings
  • She’s not alone anymore
  • Touching tradition

Other Spirits

Also reported:

  • Mr. Chesney (sawmaker)
  • Woman in black
  • Various plague victims
  • Footsteps
  • Cold spots

Sources