Explore Grantown-on-Spey Differently
Discover somewhere new - or rediscover somewhere you thought you knew.

- 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 1.5 miles of walking - One trail is perfect for up to 5 people
How it Works
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1. Choose how you want to explore
Use the App, print your Trail at home, or let us print and post it to you.
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2. Access it
instantlyYour App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
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3. Explore
& solveFollow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
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4. Submit
your answerEnter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.
Great detectives needed!
A mystery is waiting to be solved in
Grantown-on-Spey
An anonymous letter has been sent to the local newspaper, The Cairngorm Chronicle, accusing famous visiting crime writer, Dew Plecate, of plagiarism. And now, local police have confirmed that Dew's lifeless body has been found in suspicious circumstances! Who could have done such a thing?
Self-Guided Detective Mystery Through Grantown-on-Spey
Join the investigation and explore the charming town of Grantown-on-Spey with your family and friends on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail. As you follow the Trail route, solve sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to eliminate the suspects and discover the truth behind Dew's death.
The Trail starts outside the Grantown Museum and takes you through some of Grantown's most picturesque locations, including the High Street and Speyside House. Keep your eyes peeled for any clues that may lead you to the culprit!
Chief Inspector Lou Tennant suspects a copycat hitman (or woman!) is behind this, following a similar case in Auchentumshie concerning a missing detective novelist. The Chief has now requested the public's assistance to help with their investigation and needs some top detectives to scour the area for evidence. Are you up to the task?
Every clue brings you closer to the truth...
Piece together the evidence, identify the culprit and discover how the case ends.
Trail Information
Trail Information
Trail Location
The Grantown on Spey Treasure Trail starts at:
Cairngorms National Park
Grantown-on-Spey
Highland
The Highlands
PH26 3HH
Scotland
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Grantown-on-Spey
- 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 1.5 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
- 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
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?
