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    Solve the Pipe Brothers' Mystery

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  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
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Alloway - Robert Burns' Birthplace

Alloway

Robert Burns' Birthplace

Alloway - Robert Burns' Birthplace

Cowboy plumbers pillage no more. Who stopped Leekie Pipe?

£10.99 GBP
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5* reviews from
8,000+ happy families

They are a really good and fun way to explore a new town or city, or your local area... Suitable for all ages. We are in our 70's.

– Laura Reeves

We were a group of 3 generations between 17 and 70ish – you really don't need to have children with you to enjoy these trails.

– Sarah Smith

Makes exploring towns really fun.

– Karunen Pillay Vencatasawmy

Great little adventures... and at £10.99 they are good value.

– L Stewart

Fantastic time spent exploring, treasure hunting, seeing new places.

– Jane Stevens

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

– Laura Beale

Brilliant fun, covering all ages. I've done these alone, with my teen kids and even did one as a first date!

– Zara Lyford

A great way of visiting a place in a way you wouldn't normally.

– DaveB3650

You look at features of towns you don't normally notice.

– Rachel Hill

Enjoyable solving clues and going to places in the town which we never knew existed.

– Mr Stephen Parnell

An excellent way of exploring a new or familiar place.

– Lucien Riviere

We learnt new details about a location we thought we knew.

– Kate Hood

Explore Alloway 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.

Great detectives needed!

A mystery is waiting to be solved in

Alloway

It's a case that has baffled the town of Alloway for weeks now - the sudden disappearance and untimely demise of twin brothers and cowboy plumbers, Leekie and Dwayne Pipe. Rumours are swirling about their suspicious deaths near the historic Brig o'Doon, and the local police are struggling to find answers. But with your keen detective skills, you may just be able to crack the case and uncover the truth!

Chief Inspector Ray Diatore is calling upon the most skilled detectives (that's YOU!) to help solve this mystery once and for all. With a trail of clues left behind by the Pipe brothers, it's up to you to piece them together and uncover the culprit behind their tragic end. Just don't let the pressure get to you - remember, it's not a race, so take your time and don't rush your investigation.

Trail of Clues Through Alloway

As you embark on this thrilling self-guided detective trail, you'll journey through the picturesque town of Alloway, following in the footsteps of the Pipe brothers. From the quaint streets and charming shops to the historic landmarks and scenic riverbanks, each location holds a clue to the mystery. Keep your eyes peeled and your detective skills sharp - you never know when you might stumble upon a crucial piece of evidence!

So put your detective cap on and get ready to solve the case. Will you be the one to crack the mystery of the Pipe brothers' demise, or will it remain a cold case forever?

Alloway - Robert Burns' Birthplace
Alloway - Robert Burns' Birthplace
Alloway - Robert Burns' Birthplace
From the case file
Alloway - Robert Burns' Birthplace

Every clue brings you closer to the truth...

Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Alloway Treasure Trail starts at:

Burns Cottage

16 Alloway

Alloway

Ayrshire

KA7 4PY

Scotland

Burns Cottage Car Park

Greenfield Avenue

Alloway

Ayrshire

KA7 4PY

Scotland

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

2+ Hours Duration

2+ Hours

2 Miles Walking Distance

2 miles

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Not Pushchair Accessible

Not
Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Alloway
  • 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!

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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