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    Crack the Clues in Edinburgh

  • Follow the Clues & Unlock Secrets in This Thrilling Quest
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Edinburgh - Royal Mile & Heart

Edinburgh

Royal Mile & Heart

Edinburgh - Royal Mile & Heart

Investigate the brewer's bitter end...

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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 Edinburgh 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 1.5 hours of exploring
    Around 1 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

Edinburgh

Something is brewing in the bustling city of Edinburgh, and it's not just the famous Edinburgh Festival. The beloved beer entrepreneur, Maltby Hopper, has been found deceased under suspicious circumstances. With a cryptic note in his pocket reading "Ale Always Love You", the police are convinced this was no accident.

Chief Superintendent Ivanta Crackadiscase has called upon YOU, the top detective, to lead the investigation. Can YOU follow the Trail, examine the evidence, and crack the clues to solve this puzzling case?

Detective Mystery Through the Royal Mile and Heart of Edinburgh

Attention all super sleuths! Grab your magnifying glasses and prepare for a self-guided Detective Mystery Trail through the royal mile and heart of Edinburgh. From the ancient cobbled streets to the towering castle, this trail will take you on a journey through the city's rich heritage and culture, all while unravelling a twisted tale.

Trouble is brewing in the city, and festival-goers are in shock at the discovery of Maltby Hopper's untimely demise. With his final words being "Ale always love you", it's up to YOU to determine if this was a crime of passion or if a jealous rival is responsible. Can YOU help Chief Superintendent Crackadiscase by solving the sneaky clues and revealing the crafty criminal?

Edinburgh is calling… Will YOU answer the call and solve the mystery?

Edinburgh - Royal Mile & Heart
Edinburgh - Royal Mile & Heart
Edinburgh - Royal Mile & Heart
From the case file
Edinburgh - Royal Mile & Heart

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 Edinburgh Royal Mile Treasure Trail starts at:

Cockburn Street

Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh & The Lothians

EH1 1QA

Scotland

Detective Mystery Themed Trail

Detective
Mystery

1.5 Hours Duration

1.5 Hours

1 Mile Walking Distance

1 mile

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessible

Pushchair Accessible

Accessible

Dog Friendly

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

  • A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Edinburgh's Royal Mile
  • 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 mile 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
  • 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!

More Information:

Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...

The Trail is friendly for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Bring your four-legged friends along! Please note that this is a busy city centre, so dogs will need to be kept on leads.

The closest long stay pay and display car park to the start of the Trail is the St John's Hill NCP (EH8 9UL), just a 10-minute walk away. Or why not try one of Edinburgh's fantastic Park and Ride services?

There are some fantastic events in Edinburgh's calendar, all of which are great times to visit this beautiful city. However, you may find that some of the clues on this Trail may become obstructed or difficult to access on these occasions - especially during the Fringe Festival. If you would like further information about event dates, please contact Edinburgh Visitor Information.

Public toilets are available at the start and middle of the Trail, and there is a myriad of cafes, restaurants, pubs and other eating establishments throughout the route.

Why not make a day of it by visiting Mary King Close, St Giles Cathedral or Edinburgh Castle along the way? You could even challenge yourself to another Trail adventure to uncover more twisting tales about this amazing city!

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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