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Glasgow - Merchant City & River

Glasgow

Merchant City & River

Glasgow - Merchant City & River

Stop wicked Dr Weevil from causing misery and mayhem!

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We got to see new places and things you wouldn’t notice, if you were simply walking round.

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Explore Glasgow Differently

Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

A family reading a Treasure Trails booklet together on a sunny street
  • Follow a carefully planned self-guided route through the area
  • Use real landmarks and features to crack around 18 clever clues
  • Notice fascinating features you'd normally walk straight past
  • Great fun for everyone from 6 to 106
  • Around 2 hours of exploring
    Around 2 miles of walking
  • One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

  1. 1. Choose how you want to explore

    Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.

  2. 2. Access it
    instantly

    Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.

  3. 3. Explore
    & solve

    Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.

  4. 4. Submit
    your answer

    Enter your final
    answer online to
    reveal the ending.

Top secret!

We've got a mission for you in

Glasgow

Loony local scientist, Dr Weevil, can't stand the people having fun at exciting events and festivals held in Merchant Square, especially since they never invite him! He is determined to stop them so that their festivities no longer distract him from his dastardly experiments. In his crazy world, he believes that by creating a permanent forcefield around the square, he'll finally put a stop to the frivolity. According to our intel, he's planted a device in the vicinity of the tower, sure to cause misery and mayhem, and positioned his horrid henchman Hamish in the city to ensure his silly scheme goes ahead. Can you - our TOP Agents - solve the scattered Clues to decipher the code that will deactivate the device? It's up to you to save the day!

Spy Mission Through Glasgow's Merchant City & River

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Glasgow? Then why not explore Glasgow's Merchant City on this self-guided spy mission themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to crack the code and complete the mission just like a true secret agent?

The Trail starts in George Square and explores the area south and east of the city centre, taking in Royal Exchange Square, Buchanan Street and the riverside walkway to Glasgow Green. The route then returns through Merchant City via St Andrews in the Square, Tron Theatre, Merchant Square and Hutchesons Hall.

Glasgow - Merchant City & River
Glasgow - Merchant City & River
Glasgow - Merchant City & River
From the case file
Glasgow - Merchant City & River

Everything you've uncovered has led to this...

Use the intelligence you've gathered, crack the final challenge and bring the mission to a successful close.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Glasgow Merchant City Treasure Trail starts at:

Candleriggs

Glasgow

Glasgow City

Glasgow & The Central Belt

G1 1NP

Scotland

Spy Mission Themed Trail

Spy
Mission

2 Hours Duration

2 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Spy Mission themed walking Treasure Trail exploring Glasgow's Merchant City
  • 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 2 miles long and takes 2 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
  • 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!

More Information:

Please Note:

Part of the route of this Trail is in Glasgow Green, which occasionally hosts major events, which unfortunately restricts access to some clues. Click here to check if there are any events scheduled before you plan your mission.

Mini Secret Agent 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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