Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency is at the heart of everything I do here at Mary King’s Close Tickets. Because I believe in being 100% honest with my readers, I want to explain how this website is funded and what that means for you as a traveler.

The Basics of My Affiliate Relationships

I am an independent researcher and a fan of Edinburgh’s history. To keep this website running as a free, high-quality resource for everyone, I participate in affiliate marketing programs.

This means that throughout this site, you will see links to ticket providers (such as GetYourGuide, Viator, or Tiqets). If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission from that provider.

What This Means for You

  • The price stays the same: Using my links will never cost you more. You pay the exact same price as if you had gone to the provider directly.
  • Supporting Independent Content: These commissions help me pay for the hosting, security, and the hundreds of hours I spend researching and updating these guides to ensure they are accurate for your 2026 visit.
  • Honest Opinions Only: I only recommend tours and experiences that I have personally found valuable. My fascination with Mary King’s Close and Edinburgh’s underground history is the reason I started this site—not the commission.

Why I Use Affiliate Links

Creating a “heart-project” like this takes a significant amount of time and effort. Instead of cluttering the site with annoying pop-up ads or charging for my guides, I choose to use affiliate links. It allows me to stay independent and keep the user experience clean and helpful.

Compliance with EU & UK Regulations

In accordance with the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines, I provide this disclosure to ensure you are fully aware of the commercial nature of some of the links on this site.

I am incredibly grateful to anyone who chooses to book through my links—it is a way of supporting my work and helping me keep these underground secrets alive for others to discover.