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Unmasking the Trap Door Mystery
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A tragic accident in a theatre...or was it? Help needed!
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Explore Rothesay 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 2 hours of exploring
Around 2.2 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
Rothesay
It was a surprising choice when theatre producer Putona Show cast American soap star Miss Ivanda Bealone in her new play, The Rothesay Diaries. With only previous experience playing the back end of a pantomime horse, many were sceptical. But Putona saw something in Ivanda's talent that others didn't, and she was determined to make her Broadway dreams come true.
But just when everything seemed to be going well, Ivanda mysteriously vanished after the final scene of the play. Was it a case of stage fright, or did someone have a sinister motive for silencing her?
Detective Mystery Through Rothesay
Join Chief Inspector Laura Norder as you embark on an immersive self-guided detective mystery through the charming town of Rothesay. Starting outside the Discovery Centre, your adventure will take you on a circuit of the town, passing by the harbour area, Rothesay Castle, the museum, and even the Victorian public loos!
As you follow the trail of clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments, you'll need to use your detective skills to eliminate suspects and uncover the truth about Ivanda's final moments.
The town of Rothesay is counting on YOU to solve this mystery and bring justice for Ivanda!
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 Rothesay Treasure Trail starts at:
Victoria Street
Rothesay
Argyll
Argyll And Bute
PA20 0AJ
Scotland
Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2 Hours
2.2 miles
Not
Accessible
Not
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
The Details
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Rothesay
- 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 2.2 miles long and takes 2 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!
Navigating The Route
This is a circular Detective Mystery through Rothesay’s seafront, town centre, hillside paths and quieter residential streets, with sleuths following pavements, clear paths and lanes as they piece together what happened to Ivanda Bealone.
The route includes steep hills, steps and some uneven sections, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
⚠️ Important: You will be travelling along roads, crossing points and sections with no pavement, as well as areas near the seafront and harbour edge, so detectives should stay alert at all times, walk carefully and keep younger team members under close supervision.
Take extra care on steep slopes, steps and downhill sections, and remain vigilant near the water’s edge.
Getting There
Time to assemble your squad and open the case file:
By car: Chapel Hill Road Car Park (PA20 0AX) is the nearest option to the start of your investigation.
By public transport: Rothesay is accessible via ferry to the Isle of Bute, with the town centre and start point just a short walk from the pier.
Your investigation begins outside the Isle of Bute Discovery Centre on Victoria Street (PA20 0BT) - so step into position and start scanning for your first clue straight away.
Need the Loo?
Even top detectives need a comfort break during a long case!
Toilets can be found in the Discovery Centre at the start and later at the West Pier Ferry Terminal near the final stretch, so you have a couple of well-timed opportunities to pause during your investigation.
Bring Your Furry Sidekicks
Four-legged detectives are welcome on the case 🐾
With a mix of town streets, hillside paths and coastal stretches, it’s a great outing for canine companions - just keep leads handy near roads, steps and along the seafront.
Food & Drink Stops
Cracking this case is hungry work!
There are plenty of opportunities to grab refreshments throughout Rothesay, especially along the seafront and town centre, making it easy to refuel as you go.
Perfect for keeping your detective brain ticking over between suspect eliminations.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Seafront Strolls and Victorian Charm
Rothesay’s curved bay and promenade offer a scenic and characterful backdrop to your investigation, with classic seaside charm at every turn.
Castle, Views and Elevated Sleuthing
From Rothesay Castle to the higher viewpoints along the route, you’ll get a mix of history and sweeping views as the case climbs and twists.
Quirky Details and Island Life
From unusual buildings like the Discovery Centre to stories of island life, Rothesay is packed with character - exactly the sort of place where a theatrical mystery might unfold…
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?
