Edinburgh - Old Town & Landmarks
Edinburgh - Old Town & Landmarks
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Treasure Hunt Trail
Treasure
Hunt
2 Hours
1.9 miles
Not
Accessible
Accessible
Dog Friendly
with Restrictions
The Lost Crown of Mary Queen of Scots - Can YOU Find It?
Many, many years ago, a priceless bejewelled crown belonging to Mary Queen of Scots was mislaid! Legend has it that the Queen entrusted this sparkly headwear to her faithful servant, Ivor Getware, to take to a nearby jewellers to be cleaned and reset. Ivor dutifully did as he was told but on the way back home, tripped on a kerbstone, banged his head and dropped the bag containing the crown. After coming round, Ivor staggered back to the Palace of Holyroodhouse with no recollection of what he'd been up to. As you can imagine, the Queen was NOT impressed! As time went by, Ivor started recalling odd hints of places he may or may not have visited. He noted them down but, to date, no one has been able to make head nor tail of them; any searchers have simply returned empty-headed. Could YOU be the lucky explorers who finally discover where Ivor lost the crown?
Treasure Hunt Through Edinburgh's Old Town & Landmarks
Buckle yer kilt and prepare for adventure! This self-guided Treasure Hunt Trail covers the east end of the Royal Mile, twisting and turning through Edinburgh's ancient streets. You'll uncover unexpected landmarks and learn about the famous figures that made Edinburgh the city it is today. You'll also need to keep your eyes peeled because…
Many, many years ago, a priceless bejewelled crown belonging to Mary Queen of Scots was mislaid! Legend has it that the Queen entrusted this sparkly headwear to her faithful servant, Ivor Getware, to take to a nearby jewellers to be cleaned and reset. Ivor dutifully did as he was told but on the way back home, tripped on a kerbstone, banged his head and dropped the bag containing the crown. After coming round, Ivor staggered back to the Palace of Holyroodhouse with no recollection of what he'd been up to. As you can imagine, the Queen was NOT impressed! As time went by, Ivor started recalling odd hints of places he may or may not have visited. He noted them down but, to date, no one has been able to make head nor tail of them; any searchers have simply returned empty-headed. Could YOU be the lucky explorers who finally discover where Ivor lost the crown?
Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting self-guided Scavenger Hunt through the historic and scenic Old Town of Edinburgh. As you journey through the Royal Mile, you'll uncover sneaky clues hidden in historic buildings, permanent features, and intriguing monuments. Keep your eyes peeled and your wits about you, as you never know where the trail may lead!
So, what are you waiting for? Join the hunt and see if YOU can be the one to discover the lost crown of Mary Queen of Scots!
The Details
- A Treasure Hunt themed walking Treasure Trail around Edinburgh Old Town
- 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 1.9 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
- 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!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Edinburgh Old Town Treasure Trail starts at:
The Inn On The Mile
Royal Mile / High Street
Edinburgh
Edinburgh & The Lothians
EH1 1SG
Scotland
Edinburgh Waverley Station Car Park
New Street
Edinburgh
Edinburgh & The Lothians
EH8 8BH
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
Before you set off on your awesome adventure, there are a few things you need to know...
The Gardens at Clue 08 are locked at night, so make sure you leave plenty of daylight hours to complete your adventure!
Unfortunately, the route is not suitable for wheelchair users due to steep hills and cobbles encountered along the way but should be doable with a sturdy pushchair (and someone willing to push!).
There is a section of clues located in an area where dogs aren't allowed, so please don't bring your four-legged friends along unless a member of your group can wait with them at these clues.
The closest long stay pay and display car park to the start of the Trail is at Waverley Station (EH8 8BH), 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 not far from the start of the Trail at Waverley Station or in Holyrood Park just behind the Palace. There is also a myriad of cafes, restaurants, pubs and other eating establishments throughout the route.
Why not make a day of it by visiting The People's Story Museum, The King's Gallery, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Dynamic Earth, Museum of Edinburgh or Museum of Childhood along the way? You could even challenge yourself to another Trail adventure to uncover more twisting tales about this amazing city!
