Stonehaven - Parks & Harbour
Stonehaven - Parks & Harbour
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
3 Hours
3.7 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Mysterious Island Adventure - Can YOU Discover Captain Barclay's Secret Treasure?
Join the Intrepid Explorer Society on an exciting self-guided walking adventure as you follow in the footsteps of Captain Robert Barclay Allardice, Stonehaven's most famous son. Known as the Celebrated Pedestrian, Captain Barclay was a lover of walking and once completed the incredible feat of walking 1000 miles in 1000 hours for a wager of 1000 guineas. But that's not all - rumour has it that he also hid something valuable on a previously unknown island in the North Sea, and it's up to YOU to find it!
Treasure Hunt Through Stonehaven's Parks and Harbour
Are you looking for a fun day out with family and friends or seeking a fun activity to do with the kids in Stonehaven? Look no further! Embark on this exciting Treasure Hunt Trail and explore the town's parks and harbour, following in Captain Barclay's footsteps and solving clues along the way.
The Trail begins at the car park in Queen Elizabeth Park and takes you on a journey through some of the town's most notable historic sites, including Mineralwell Park, the harbour, and Market Square. Can YOU uncover the location of the buried treasure before returning to the start point?
The island awaits… Are YOU ready to discover Captain Barclay's secret treasure?
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Stonehaven
- Ideal for discovering more about where you live or exploring somewhere new
- Trails are done in your own time at your own pace
- This Trail is approximately 3.7 miles long and takes 3 hours to complete
- This Trail is suitable for all ages from 6 - 106 (no children necessary!)
- One Trail booklet is enough for 4-5 people
- Chance to win some real Treasure! All correct answers are entered into the monthly £100 prize draw
- Circular loop Trail
- Mobile phone text service for clue answers if you get stuck, ensuring that no mystery goes unsolved
- This Trail can be sent to you in the post or downloaded today for instant Trailing fun!
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Trail Location
Trail Location
The Stonehaven Heritage Treasure Trail starts at:
Beach Road
Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
AB39 2RD
Scotland
Mini Explorer Club
Mini Explorer Club
We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.
Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite
them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from
the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.
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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
