Myths & Monsters, Edinburgh
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Highlights
- A deep dive into the folklore that has shaped Edinburgh through the ages
- A scenic journey across stunning old streets featuring amazing architecture from several different centuries
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Waverley to New Town
Description
Monsters and beasts of legend show you a whole new side of Edinburgh's Old City in this twisting, turning, puzzle-filled tour. Discover buried secrets, both heartwarming and chilling, and tales from the city's long and fabled past. Which real-life wizard owned a cursed walking stick? Where are the best and worst places to practice witchcraft? How can you use saliva to bring luck and banish evil? The answers may surprise and frighten you.
This outdoor escape game-style tour will show you city highlights and hidden gems including: the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, East Prince St Gardens, Tolbooth Kirk, a host of historic and strange statues and narrow alleyways that will transport you back to bygone years. All this plus puzzles, challenges, great pubs and cafes and plenty of surprises. This is an engaging new way to experience an ancient and endlessly fascinating part of the city, perfect for first time visitors and locals alike.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Please note this route features lots of stairs and climbing.
Plan your day
Timings
Start any time, any day
1- 2 hours across 3.9 km / 2.5 miles
Start Location
National Records, Edinburgh
End Location
Rose Street, Edinburgh
Communication Methods
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Poynton The Wrong Way
Had an amazing adventure and missed out on first place by 14 seconds, if only my fat fingers didn’t mistype an answer
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Kina
Great day out!!!
Team Private LRJH
Great team day out. Lots of fun!
Diana & Nath
Absolutely loved it, it was better than I imagined. So much fun and a great way to see the city. The icing on the cake …
The Toomey Two
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The Perimenopause Pioneers
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JVenture
Absolutely fabulous experience! We really enjoyed the whole day. Would highly recommend!
Team Nova
Such A great adventure. Saw places I never knew existed and loved the challenges. Brought us all together!
Ride or Die
Had the best day , got a lot of steps in but was so fun!!
The Red Chimera
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The Twins
Very fun day out
Team xtreme
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Chapel Enders
Great experience. Fun puzzles, interesting history and fab stops along the way.Highly recommend for a fun filled activ…
The Fast and the Litigious
We went as a team after work and really enjoyed it! Saw lots of sights we hadn’t seen before (and we had a few Mancunia…
KamFam
Wonderful time in Paris, we particularly enjoyed the brilliant clues that kept us on our toes. Fun day with lots of st…
Fumane
Great fun! A really good way to bond a group together. Just don't get distracted as there is a lot to do in the Race!
The Andersons
Was a great day, only scored a 4 as London version was better
A league of our own
A brilliant day racing across Manchester. Full of cryptic fun with refreshment stops along the way. Lots of thought we…
The Roebutters
Had a great time discovering parts of Manchester we never knew existed! The interactive clues and messages via WhatsApp…
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