Ballater - Riverside & Church

The Mystery of Ernest's Fortune - A Self-Guided Treasure Hunt

Ballater resident, Ena Pickle, is in urgent need of help. Her late husband, Ernest Pickle, was a huge fan of treasure hunts and did them all the time. Before he died, he thought it would be a great idea to hide all his wealth in a secret location and leave a map and series of Clues in his will so that his wife could find it. Sadly, however, although Ena Pickle shared her husband's passion for treasure hunts, she wasn't very good at them! Try as she may to locate and solve the Clues, she has failed miserably. With very little money left and a mountain of bills to pay, Ena is at her wit's end and needs help from the Exploration Society! Can you - our TOP Adventurers - help her track down her rightful inheritance before someone less scrupulous finds it and keeps it for themselves? We do hope you can!

The Treasure Hunt Through Ballater - Riverside & Church

Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Ballater?

Then why not embark on a self-guided treasure hunt through the picturesque town of Ballater? As you follow the Trail route, you will solve sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure.

The Trail starts outside the Gleneden Hotel and winds its way through Ballater, including the Victorian station, the nearest rail terminus for Balmoral Castle. Along the way, you'll also enjoy stunning views of Lochnagar as you explore the River Dee and the Glenmuick church before returning to the start point.

Join the adventure and help Ena Pickle find her late husband's hidden fortune!