The Edinburgh Escape Room Blog

Edinburgh has a well-deserved reputation as one of the most haunted cities in the world and it takes only a glance at its history to understand why. Here's our countdown of the 10 most haunted places in the city - their haunted legends and the real history behind them.

We’re delighted to announce that The Deacon’s Cabinet has been awarded “Highly Commended – Scotland” in the inaugural UK Escape Room Awards, placing it among the top 4% of escape rooms across the UK.

Organising a fun and original children's birthday party can be difficult. We've put together a list of 5 of our Edinburgh favourites that you might not have considered...

This guide breaks down the key aspects, pros and cons of each attraction so you can pick the best one for your trip.

Close calls, silly slip-ups and the one puzzle that always catches teams out. Discover the most common escape room mistakes and how to avoid them so you actually make it out next time.

Is your squad escape room material? Discover the 5 tell-tale signs that you're ready to trade your usual hangout for an unforgettable puzzle-solving adventure.

For 400 years the Old Tolbooth stood on the Royal Mile as a seat of power, a prison and a place of execution. Discover the Heart of Midlothian.

In September 1736 an Edinburgh mob stormed the Tolbooth and hanged its most hated man in the Grassmarket. This is the story of the Porteous Riot.

From the Grassmarket gallows to the Maiden guillotine, discover the hidden history of public executions in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital.

Escape The Past has clinched a double win at the 2025 Scottish Enterprise Awards, taking home Best Immersive Historical Escape Room Experience and the Customer Service Excellence Award.

Meet the anatomist at the dark heart of Burke & Hare’s Edinburgh. Was Knox a scheming villain, an unwitting accomplice, or simply a man shaped by the brutal realities of 19th-century medical science?

From adrenaline-filled escape rooms to charming winter light shows, here are 5 of the best Christmas group activities in Edinburgh this festive season.

Escape The Past has been crowned Edinburgh's number one fun activity on industry leading website, TripAdvisor.

When the rain clouds roll in, Edinburgh's charm doesn’t have to fade. Take your day from ‘wash out’ to ‘stand out’ with an unforgettable escape room adventure, inspired by the city’s real history.

Seen the main sights? Discover Edinburgh's most unique activities, from outdoor escape trails to haunted vaults and secret museums.

Rain or shine, find out why an escape room tops the list of the best indoor activities in Edinburgh for fun, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.

Planning a day out in Edinburgh? Discover our top 5 fun activities, from climbing Arthur's Seat to a thrilling escape room adventure at Escape The Past!

Edinburgh’s most infamous duo, Burke & Hare live large in the popular imagination, here's everything you need to know about their fascinating story.

The Escape Room format is increasingly being embraced by historical and cultural attractions to tell specific stories in immersive, interactive ways that engage visitors like never before.

Introducing Edinburgh’s Real-life Jekyll & Hyde. By day, a respected city councillor, by night, an audacious thief.

Everything you need to know about one of Edinburgh’s most macabre chapters - the murky and gruesome history of grave robbery!

Edinburgh’s historical escape room earns top global ranking as it launches new summer trail inspired by Burke & Hare…

Curious about escape rooms? Learn exactly what happens from start to finish - including rules, gameplay, and tips for your first attempt!

Want to beat the clock? Master these 5 essential escape room tips to solve puzzles faster, communicate better, and escape with time to spare.

A Trail of Burke & Hare is the first City Trail outdoor escape room from award-winning historical escape room company Escape The Past. Discover why it's perfect for tourists and locals alike!

Thinking of an escape room for a first date? Discover why it’s a thrilling way to bond, communicate, and see if you click. Plus top tips to make it a success!

Want to escape in record time? Discover the best strategies for solving puzzles, communicating with your team, and beating any escape room!

Can escape rooms boost teamwork, communication, and problem-solving? We give you an idea of the benefits of an escape room for your team.

This Easter, Escape The Past invites you to delve into Edinburgh's rich and intriguing history with our immersive escape room experiences. Find out more here.

Escape The Past won a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2023, the third year running. Thank you to everyone who played and left a review.

We're thrilled to have once again made the list of the Top 100 UK escape rooms by enthusiast website 'Escape The Review'. See more here!

We're delighted to announce that Escape The Past have been named among the world's best escape rooms in the first annual 'Morty’s Finest' awards!

Attention all students! You can now visit our escape rooms in Edinburgh for less with our 10% student discount!

We have been awarded 2022 Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing Escape The Past & The Anatomist in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

We’ve joined forces with our neighbouring events venue - Nicolson Square Edinburgh, to offer the ultimate Edinburgh team-building experience...

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning and there's a definite chill in the air... Halloween is just around the corner at our escape rooms...

Escape rooms have been around for a while now but at Escape The Past, we’re still surprised by how many people haven’t had the chance to try one!

We’ve put together a list of our favourite atmospheric spots with ties to the city’s history of grave robbing that you can visit right now. Find out more here.

In this article we've listed some of the factors that we think make an exceptional Escape Room, and we've picked out a few of our favourites...