Can't find a clue?

Occasionally it may not be possible to solve a clue due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as scaffolding or vandalism.

If you had trouble solving a Trail then check the list below to see if your problem has been reported before.

If a Trail is broken and there is nothing mentioned for that location please do complete a customer feedback form and let us know. We really do appreciate everyone's help in keeping the Trails accurate.

When a problem has been reported we fix the Trail immediately, but if your Trail was bought some time ago, your copy will still have the old clue. However, to allow you still to enter the competition, the answer to the clue is shown below.

The overall solution to a Trail is never affected.

10th November 2011
Tomintoul - Clue 4 - A signpost at the playpark on the main street has been removed (just after the Trail was launched!) The answer is 4.
15th September 2011
Turriff - It has come to our attention that  during the answer submission process, on a small number of Turriff Trails, only the choice of weapon is displayed. If you are affected please email us and we will submit your answer for you.
15th July 2011
Aberdeen - clue 5 has been removed. The answer is Peter MacKenzie, the architect of Marischal College.

10th July 2011
Ballater - clue 8 - 'Lyncluden' has been removed as the house has been renovated.
Turriff - clue 15 - the map has been moved and changed but the answer is still the same - Susan C Cameron.

6th September 2010
Ellon - Please note that the answer to clue 2 is Forvie National Nature Reserve which is found SE of Ellon and not NW as written.  The Trail writer (me!) was having an off day and didn't notice that the map's compass was 'upside down'.  Please accept my apologies.

26th July 2010
Turriff - Due to a software error the weapon dated 2001 (wrench) should be ignored/eliminated. New Trails have been updated to relect this. Please email if you have been affected by this.

10th March 2010
Aberdeen - Clue 5 has been temporarily blocked off due to renovation works at Marischal College. The answer to the clue is Peter MacKenzie. The overall solution is not affected.

8th September 2009
Huntly - Please note that the photo clue 8 has been changed to a similar gate.  The answer to the clue is not affected by the chenge.  The overall solution is not affected.

2nd August 2009
Aviemore - Due to a printing error the first box of clue 15 should be shaded.

23rd March 2009
Grantown - Please note that there is a weapon included (cricket bat 1987) which should not be there. New Trails have been updated to reflect this. The overall solution is not affected.

3rd January 2009
Aviemore - Clue 15 - please note that the time the post is collected on a Saturday has changed from 12.15pm to 12 noon.  The answer to the clue is not affected by the change.  The overall solution is not affected.

4th December 2008
Old Aberdeen - Clue 6 has been removed. The answer was Bob Castles. New Trails have been updated to reflect this. The overall solution is not affected.

21st August 2008
Aboyne - Clue 14 has been removed. The answer was Rhona Lamont. New Trails have been updated to reflect this. The overall solution is not affected.

14th August 2008
Ballater - Due to a computer glitch there should be an extra place name on the Ballater map. The answer to clue 18 is St Peter's Church (which should be sited on the island under 'Prince's Isle'). New Trails have been updated to reflect this. The overall solution is not affected.

8th May 2008
Old Aberdeen - Clue 6 has been removed. The answer was John King. New Trails have been updated to reflect this. The overall solution is not affected.

2nd May 2008
Stonehaven - The answer to clue 6 uses the cardinal points from a weather vane. This weather vane has been replaced by one featuring dolphins. The answer to the clue is not affected. New Trails have been updated to reflect this. The overall solution is not affected.

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