Aberdeen - City Centre & Castlegate
Aberdeen - City Centre & Castlegate
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
1.5 Hours
2 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
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
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
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?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
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,
