Unravel the Mearns Mystery!

Mearns Coast - Inverbervie to St Cyrus

Mearns Coast

Inverbervie to St Cyrus

Mearns Coast - Inverbervie to St Cyrus

The mystery of the Spanish gold

£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 Mearns Coast 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 3 hours of exploring
Around 2 miles of walking
One trail is perfect for up to 5 people

How it Works

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. Access it
instantly

Your App and PDF are ready immediately, whichever option you choose.
3. Explore
& solve

Follow the route and crack the sneaky clues along the way.
4. Submit
your answer

Enter your final
answer online to
reveal the ending.

Ready for an adventure?

A trail of clues awaits in

Mearns Coast

Legend has it that in the year 1696, a notorious pirate ship known as the Jolly Rodger was caught in a fierce storm and ran aground off the coast of Johnshaven. The ship was said to be carrying a large haul of stolen Spanish bullion, but unfortunately, it was overladen and sank to the bottom of the sea. Over time, the authorities were able to recover most of the treasure and return it to its rightful owners. However, one chest was never found and it is believed that local treasure hunter, Doug Upperbone, discovered it and buried it somewhere along the Mearns Coastline. After Doug's recent passing, a map and a series of clues were found in his house, leading us to believe that the location of the missing chest may finally be revealed. Are you ready to take on this challenge, Explorers?

Treasure Hunt Through the Mearns Coast

Looking for a fun and family-friendly activity along Scotland's East Coast? Look no further than the Mearns Coast, where you can embark on an exciting self-guided Treasure Hunt that will take you through the charming fishing villages of Inverbervie, Gourdon, Johnshaven, and St Cyrus. But beware, this Trail is not for the faint of heart as it also includes a 200m walk along a cliff top path in St Cyrus.

As you follow the Trail route, keep your eyes peeled for sneaky clues hidden on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments. Can you use your wit and cunning to solve the riddles and uncover the location of the buried treasure?

The Mearns Coast is waiting for you… Are you up for the challenge?

Your answers hold the key...

Uncover the hiding place and reveal the story behind the treasure.

Trail Information

Trail Location

The Mearns Coastal Trail Treasure Trail starts at:

Market Square

Inverbervie

Aberdeenshire

DD10 0RN

Scotland

Treasure
Hunt

3 Hours

2 miles

11 miles

Not
Accessible

Dog
Friendly

Trail Details:

A Treasure Hunt themed driving and walking Treasure Trail around the Mearns Coast
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 involves approximately 2 miles of walking and 11 miles of driving, and will take around 3 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 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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