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The Lost Close

Name: The Lost Close
Address: 1A Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH11RF, GB
Telephone: +441315109380
Price range: £

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The Lost Close is a new venue on the Royal Mile in an underground dungeon of a previous courthouse a

21/10/2026

👻 Due to popular demand, we've unlocked more spaces for Haunted Drams! 🥃

Missed out the first time? We've added two extra tours at 9:00pm on 30 & 31 October, plus additional spaces on 28 & 29 October at 7:15pm.

Step into Edinburgh's underground for an unforgettable evening of ghost stories, hidden history and perfectly paired drams.

These extra tickets won't last long 🎃 Book now using the link in bio before they disappear

19/10/2026

🥃 Join us this Thursday for an exclusive evening of wh**ky, spirituality, and autumn atmosphere.

Discover the relationship between Scotland's west coast whiskies and the five elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Spirit.

Each of the five carefully selected drams represents an element, inviting you to explore not only the wh**ky itself, but the energy, landscapes, and stories woven into the places from which it comes.

Guided by Cheryl (**kygal), this unique tasting experience brings together wh**ky, storytelling, and Scotland's rich west coast heritage in one of Edinburgh's most fascinating hidden spaces.

📍 The Lost Close
📅 Thursday 22 October | 7PM
🔗 Book now via the link in bio

Limited spaces available.

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18/10/2026

🥃 Wh**ky Spotlight 🥃

In 1494, Friar John Cor of Lindores Abbey was granted eight bolls of malt by King James IV to make aqua vitae—the earliest recorded mention of Scotch wh**ky distillation in Scottish history.

Fast forward centuries later, distillation has returned to those historic Lowland grounds, and Nectere shows exactly why Lindores () is turning heads. Matured in a dedicated "Quartet of Exceptional Sherry Casks," this expression brings together four distinct sherry influences: Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Amontillado, and Palo Cortado.

The interplay is stunning: dense dried fruits, roasted nuts, velvety chocolate, and a bright, citrus-spiced backbone. It’s heritage meeting modern sherry-maturation mastery.

Share a dram of Scotland's wh**ky heritage in one of Edinburgh's most historic hidden spaces at The Lost Close.

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11/10/2026

🥃 Wh**ky Spotlight 🥃

Beyond their standout bottle designs, Isle of Raasay () doesn't take shortcuts.

Their signature single malt is built on one of the most intricate wood policies in modern Scotch: the famous Six-Cask Recipe.

Raasay distils two spirit styles, peated and unpeated. Both are matured separately across three distinct oak types: first-fill ex-Rye Wh***ey casks, virgin Chinkapin oak and first-fill Bordeaux red w**e barriques.

Two spirits multiplied by three woods equals six distinct components brought together in a single dram.

The result? Fragrant island peat balanced by juicy red fruit, warming spice and peppered oak, a wh**ky that reflects the character of the island it comes from.

Like so many of Scotland's best stories, it's shaped by place, patience and craft.

Come and discover a pour of island wh**ky at its finest this week in The Lost Close.

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09/10/2026

As darkness falls over Edinburgh's Old Town tonight, we'll be setting out on the first of this year's Haunted Drams Ghost & Wh**ky Experiences.

Join us for an evening of chilling tales, hidden history and exceptional wh**ky. Wander the winding closes of the Old Town, uncover stories of witchcraft, murder and restless spirits, before descending beneath the Royal Mile into The Lost Close for two premium drams and even darker stories from Edinburgh's past.

Beneath the city streets, where history lingers and legends refuse to die, you'll discover a side of Edinburgh few ever see.

📍 The Lost Close
📆 Select dates throughout October | 7:15 PM
🚨 Limited places remain on upcoming tours
🔗 Book via the link in our bio

Will you be joining us in the shadows? 👻

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06/10/2026

Join us in The Lost Close this month for a unique wh**ky tasting where each carefully selected dram is paired with an element: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Spirit.

Journey through Campbeltown, Arran, Islay, Jura and Ardnamurchan, discovering how rugged coastlines, wild seas and ancient traditions have shaped the character of these remarkable whiskies. Along the way, we'll share stories, reflections and connections between people, place and spirit in one of Edinburgh's most atmospheric hidden spaces.

Led by your host Cheryl (lifeofawh**kygal), this immersive evening brings together a passion for wh**ky, the West Coast of Scotland and the elements, creating an experience designed to awaken the senses, spark conversation and inspire connection.

Whether you're a wh**ky enthusiast or simply curious to explore something new, all that's required is an open mind and a willingness to discover.

🥃 Wh**ky & Spirits: The Best of the West
📍 The Lost Close, Edinburgh
📅 22 October 2026
🕖 7pm

Book via the link in our bio.

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02/10/2026

October has arrived, and with it comes two unforgettable experiences celebrating one of the most atmospheric and mysterious times of the year at The Lost Close. 🥃🍂

🎴 Wh**ky & Spirits: The Best of the West
This autumn, journey through the five elements with five exceptional whiskies from Scotland's west coast. Combining wh**ky, storytelling and spirituality, this immersive tasting explores the unique character of Campbeltown, Arran, Islay, Jura and Ardnamurchan, with each dram representing one of the five elements. Led by **kygal and set within the atmospheric surroundings of The Lost Close, this is a truly unique wh**ky experience for the season.
📅 22nd October | 🕰️ 7PM

👻 Haunted Drams
Our signature Halloween experience returns, inviting you to uncover Edinburgh's darker side. Wander the winding closes and cobbled streets of the Old Town on a guided ghost walk before descending beneath the city to The Lost Close. There, you'll enjoy two premium drams of wh**ky as tales of Edinburgh's haunted history, hidden secrets and notorious past unfold around you.
📅 9th, 16th, 23rd & 26th-31st October | 🕰️ 7:15 PM

🔗 Book now via link in bio

29/09/2026

What a fantastic Doors Open Day! 🚪🔍

Thank you to everyone who visited The Lost Close on Saturday and joined us underground to discover one of Edinburgh's hidden historic spaces.

It was brilliant to see so many people exploring, asking questions, and connecting with our unique part of the city's rich history.

A special thank you to The Old Edinburgh Club for partnering with us, and The Cockburn Association for making Doors Open Day possible across Edinburgh.

25/09/2026

🥃 From cask to bottle to close. Discover the story behind The Lost Close No. 3.

Before these bottles found their home beneath Edinburgh's streets, our team travelled to Tullibardine Distillery to watch them being hand bottled. These photos capture the care and craftsmanship that went into preparing this exclusive release.

Drawn from a single cask from Edinburgh's own North British Distillery, The Lost Close No. 3 brings together the city's rich wh**ky heritage with the hidden history of The Lost Close.

📍 Available now, exclusively at The Lost Close.

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21/09/2026

Step into the shadows of Edinburgh's dark past on an unforgettable evening of ghosts, history and wh**ky. Our popular Haunted Drams Ghost & Wh**ky Experience returns this October

👻 Wander the cobbled closes of the Old Town on a guided ghost walk, uncovering chilling tales of witches, executions, Burke & Hare, and the condemned souls whose stories still haunt the city centuries later.

🥃 Then descend beneath the Royal Mile into The Lost Close where you'll enjoy two premium drams of wh**ky while delving deeper into Edinburgh's dark and mysterious past. Expect tales of both spirits and the spirit, where history, folklore and wh**ky come together beneath the streets of the capital.

📍The Lost Close
📆 9th, 16th, 23rd & 26th-31st October | 7:15 PM
🔗 Book now via the link in our bio
⚠️ Reserve your place early to avoid disappointment

Address

1A Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH11RF

Opening Hours

Monday	7pm - 8pm
Tuesday	7pm - 8pm
Wednesday	7pm - 8pm
Thursday	7pm - 8pm
Friday	7pm - 8pm
Saturday	7pm - 8pm
Sunday	7pm - 8pm

Telephone

+441315109380

Website

https://www.thelostclose.com/

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