Explore Stranraer 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
Stranraer
Misty Ferryman, the town's beloved hippie, has gone missing! The carefree and barefooted local was known for his groovy attitude and love for nature. But now, his body has been discovered by the assistant harbourmaster, Stella Nine, and the local police have reason to believe it was no accident…
Chief Inspector Bo Hemian has had enough of her team's flowery attitude and has assigned the case to YOU, a top detective. Your mission? To walk the beat(nik) and solve the clues that will lead you to the culprit and any evidence linking them to the crime scene.
The Mystery of Stranraer's Castle, Harbour, and Park
Looking for a fun day out with family and friends in Stranraer? Then why not embark on this self-guided detective mystery themed Treasure Trail? As you follow the trail route, you'll solve sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features, and monuments to eliminate suspects and discover whodunit.
Your adventure begins on Harbour Street and takes you to the Castle of St John. From there, follow the clues along Charlotte Street, St John Street, Hanover Street, Church Street, High Street, to Agnew Park, and back to the harbour and the colourful rows of houses.
The town needs YOU… Can YOU solve the mystery of who made Misty miss his ferry?
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 Stranraer Treasure Trail starts at:
Harbour Street
Stranraer
Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway
DG9 7RF
Scotland
Trail Details:
- A Detective Mystery themed walking Treasure Trail around Stranraer
- 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?
