Mary King's Close and the Ghost of Little Annie

Mary King's Close and the Ghost of Little Annie

In the story, the city of Edinburgh, which was struck by the bubonic plague in the 17th century, is described. Due to the threat of disease spread, the authorities ordered the blockage of the area where a large part of the population resided to prevent its spread. This area was named Mary King's Close after its owner. Stories of ghosts and apparitions in Mary King's Close emerged from the memory of suffering and death associated with the plague. Many witnesses claimed to have seen the ghosts of emaciated people wandering the streets of this district. One of the most famous stories is the tale of the ghost of a little girl named Annie, who, according to legend, was forgotten in one of the buildings and continues to roam in search of her family.