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Aberdeen - City Centre & Castlegate

Aberdeen - City Centre & Castlegate

Who silenced the Lord Provost and his last request?

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Trail format

Detective Mystery Trail

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

The Missing Free Travel Scheme - Can YOU Solve the Mystery?

There's chaos in the city of Aberdeen! The beloved Lord Provost, Archibald MacTavish, has met an untimely demise just hours before announcing a free travel scheme for the North-East. With the city reeling and everyone wondering who could have benefitted from silencing the Lord Provost, DCI Onya Bikes is calling on the TOP Detectives to solve the case.

As DCI Bikes compiles a list of those who protested the announcement, it's up to YOU to crack the clues and track down the culprit. Can YOU solve the mystery and uncover the truth behind the Lord Provost's last request?

An Adventure Through Aberdeen's City Centre and Castlegate

Embark on an exciting self-guided walking adventure through the heart of Aberdeen's City Centre and Castlegate. As you explore the city, you'll uncover hidden clues scattered throughout historic buildings, landmarks, and monuments.

Start your journey in Aberdeen's City Centre, where the Lord Provost's announcement caused quite a stir. But be careful-someone doesn't want you to solve the mystery and is trying to throw you off the trail. Only the most observant and clever detectives will be able to piece together the clues and solve the case.

Join the investigation and see if YOU have what it takes to solve the mystery of the missing free travel scheme in Aberdeen!

The Details

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Aberdeen
  • 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 1.5 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

The Aberdeen Treasure Trail starts at:

Mercat Cross

Castlegate

Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire

AB11 5BB

Scotland

NCP Aberdeen Shiprow

6 Shiprow

Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire

AB11 5BY

Scotland

Mini Detective 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?

Before You Set Off

PLEASE NOTE
This Trail explores the busy and bustling heart of Aberdeen. Occasionally some events held there will block access to some clues.

The Festival of Light, is held annually in early February and can cause some issues. Click here to check their website to see when the next event is scheduled for - and to make sure it doesn't clash with your visit,