Outdoor Escape Room | Edinburgh City Trail
Dare you follow in the bloody footsteps of Edinburgh's murderous pair?
A body has been discovered in The Cowgate with wounds eerily reminiscent of a dark period of Edinburgh’s past… Beside the corpse, a satchel - deliberately placed, an ominous message within…
The killer is obsessed, fixated on Burke and Hare, the city’s most infamous murderers. Promising to kill again unless you can unravel their morbid puzzle….
The path ahead descends through Edinburgh’s darkest history. Discover the identity of their next victim. Save them — if you can…
*Suggested age limit only - children under 8 can attend for free at parental discretion.
Each group must contain at least one adult (aged 18+)
Our city trails are like outdoor escape rooms! A cross between a scavenger hunt, a treasure hunt, and a self-guided walking tour. Expertly researched and crafted, we combine technology with real locks, props and puzzles to deliver a fun, engaging experience that shines a light on Edinburgh’s dark past.
"Super Atmospheric Escape
Excellent escape room... tricky but achievable puzzles presented in a fresh way. Much the best storytelling in an escape room I've had for some time."
"Absolutely Fabulous Escape Room
My favourite one I've done... was blown away by the originality and genius of the puzzles. So much fun!!!"
"Such a great time!
The immersive setting is incredible, the moment you enter you are transported back in time... Definitely a must-do..."
Gather your team, get outside and discover the city in a whole new light…
Book online for a convenient time slot, gather your team at our central Edinburgh location to collect your satchel & learn about the trail ahead. You'll be advised of the latest time the satchel must be returned.
Follow the map to discover real locations from the story, solving escape room style puzzles en route. Allow about 2 hours and expect to cover about 4-5km. Feel free to stop for coffee or grab lunch en-route.
Solve the puzzles to complete the story. You'll need items from the satchel, information from the urban environment and a mobile phone with internet access. Return the satchel and claim your prize!
A Trail of Burke & Hare is the first outdoor escape room from Escape The Past Edinburgh, whose escape rooms have received multiple awards from enthusiast sites & industry bodies alike, placing us among the UK's very best escape rooms...
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