The Lost Close

About

The Lost Close is a historical underground site and venue located at 1A Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland. Hidden beneath the old Edinburgh police chambers and courtroom buildings, the space was rediscovered in the 21st century and opened to the public as a visitor attraction and venue. It showcases layers of the city's urban archaeology, including remains from the Great Fire of Edinburgh (1824), part of the original Edinburgh Police Station, and the vaults of Scotland's first bank. The venue offers immersive historical storytelling, guided whisky and gin tastings, walking tours and exhibits such as a rare 19th-century Crossley gas engine.