Secrets of Edinburgh Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Edinburgh's cobblestones have seen their share of ghosts, but Maggie Dickson is something else entirely. Hanged in the Grassmarket and buried in a coffin, she woke up hours later, much to the shock of everyone, herself included. Now she is back once more, on the hunt for the Hangman's Hood used in her execution.

Said to be cursed and dangerous in the wrong hands, the hood is still out there, lurking in the city's closes and courtyards. Join Maggie as she stalks the Royal Mile, slips into hidden wynds, and follows whispers from both the living and the dead. Help her find the hood before it falls into the wrong hands, or before she runs out of second chances.

You came to explore. You stayed to save the story.

What is the Secrets of Edinburgh Exploration Game?

The Secrets of Edinburgh Exploration Game is a self-guided, GPS-based city game that takes you through the historic heart of Scotland's capital. It is an interactive way to experience the city, combining puzzles, riddles and photo challenges that test your wits while you uncover Edinburgh's stories. Along the way you discover facts about its history, cultural traditions and hidden corners. Whether you are visiting for the first time or rediscovering your own city, the game works for solo explorers, couples, families or groups of friends. In practice it plays as a self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour through Edinburgh in one.

What makes this game different

This self-guided city game turns Edinburgh into your playing field, taking in both well-known landmarks and quieter corners. Highlights include the Grassmarket set beneath Edinburgh Castle, the colourful Victoria Street, Greyfriars Kirkyard, the Royal Mile and Mary King's Close hidden beneath the city streets. You can play alone for a personal challenge or as part of a team for a shared adventure. Solve puzzles, crack riddles, answer questions and complete photo tasks to collect points, gain extra clues and work towards the final mystery. You are free to pause and resume later, which makes it easy to combine the game with a walk, some shopping or a coffee break. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play in team-building mode for a friendly competition.

How to play

The game starts at the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott.

1. Book the Exploration Game
2. Check the email with your play link
3. Open the link on your phone
4. Start playing whenever you like