Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt

Our Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt centres on the medieval heart of the city, heading up the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - Castle esplanade Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - Castle esplanade
Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - The Toon Coo Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - The Toon Coo
Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - Greyfriars Bobby Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - Greyfriars Bobby
Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - Calton Hill Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt - Calton Hill

Starting at Waverley Station, our Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt heads up Market Street  and crosses to George IV Bridge.  Passing the café where Harry Potter was created, we check out Greyfriars Bobby and 'the Toon Coo'.   Then it's back to the Royal Mile, which   is absolutely teeming with interesting sights and quirky clues, including 'the godfather of bizzare magick' and the Rothko murderer.   The treasure hunt ends in front of Edinburgh Castle.

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Edinburgh: Old Town treasure hunt details

Hunt starts at: Waverley Station
Hunt ends at: Edinburgh Castle
Length of hunt: c. 3 hours at a medium pace (excluding any refreshment / pub stops)

We like:

  • a drink or two at the Bow Bar, just off Royal Mile
  • exploring the narrow alleyways off the Royal Mile
  • the views of the city from Edinburgh Castle

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Please note that there are some fairly steep slopes on a couple of stretches of this treasure hunt.

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Edinburgh Treasure Hunt: Family Edition (Treasure Hunt E-Books from Treasuredays)
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This is University Rector, Robin Harper's youtube paean to Edinburgh:

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Full treasure hunt pack £35.00
Family treasure hunt pack £18.00 (easier clues & picture round only)
Corporate/personalised treasure hunt £99.00
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