Dornoch - Cathedral, Castle & Jail
Dornoch - Cathedral, Castle & Jail
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
1.5 Hours
1.7 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Bishop's Lost Treasure - Can YOU Find It?
Legend has it that the old Bishop's Palace of St Gilbert in Dornoch was filled with riches and treasures. But over time, the palace fell into disrepair and the treasures were lost. Until now. The Intrepid Explorers Society has uncovered an old treasure map with a series of puzzling clues that they believe lead to the Bishop's lost treasure. Are you brave enough to join them on this adventure and uncover the secrets of the map?
Treasure Hunt Through Dornoch - Cathedral, Castle & Jail
Get ready for an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt through the historic and scenic town of Dornoch. As you follow the Trail, you'll discover sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments that will lead you to the location of the buried treasure.
Start your journey at the magnificent Dornoch Cathedral, a stunning example of medieval architecture. Then, make your way to the Dornoch Castle, which is believed to have been the site of the old Bishop's Palace. Finally, explore the Dornoch Jail, a fascinating piece of local history that has now been transformed into a museum.
With the help of your treasure map and sharp detective skills, you'll unravel the clues and solve the mystery of the Bishop's lost treasure. Will you be the one to uncover the riches?
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Dornoch Town Centre
- 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 1.7 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 Dornoch Treasure Trail starts at:
Struie Road
Dornoch
Highlands
The Highlands
IV25 3SU
Scotland
Mini Explorer Club
Mini Explorer 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
