Recent Articles

May 2025
How about an Escape Room for a First Date?
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 tips to make it a success!
Read More
May 2025
What’s the Best Strategy for an Escape Room?
Want to escape in record time? Discover the best strategies for solving puzzles, communicating with your team, and beating any escape room!
Read More
April 2025
Are Escape Rooms Good for Team Building?
Can escape rooms boost teamwork, communication, and problem-solving? We give you an idea of the benefits of an escape room for your team.
Read More
March 2025
Experience an Unforgettable Easter at Escape The Past
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.
Read More
March 2025
Could you outsmart the infamous Deacon Brodie?
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our latest historical escape room. Back in time to the 18th century workshop of Deacon William Brodie.
Read More
March 2024
Easter Escape Room Surprise in Edinburgh
Spring is finally sprung in Edinburgh and our thoughts are turning to chocolate! There’s a little something extra to discover at Escape The Past...
Read More
June 2023
Edinburgh Traveller’s Choice 3rd Year Running
We’re delighted to announce that Escape The Past have been awarded a Traveller’s Choice Award for 2023!
Read More
January 2023
UK's Best Escape Rooms 2022
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!
Read More
December 2022
Morty’s Finest Awards | Top Escape Room of 2022
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!
Read More
November 2022
Save 25% on Gift Vouchers
Save 25% on gift vouchers for 4+ people until Monday!
Read More
August 2022
Edinburgh Escape Room Student Discount
Attention all students! You can now visit The Anatomist escape room in Edinburgh for less with our 15% student discount!
Read More
August 2022
The Anatomist Escape Room at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
We've extending our opening hours to celebrate the return of the Edinburgh Festival! We're also accepting on the day bookings up to 30 minutes beforehand.
Read More
July 2022
Award-Winning Escape Room in Edinburgh
We have been awarded 2022 Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award, placing Escape The Past & The Anatomist in the top 10% of attractions worldwide.
Read More
March 2022
Team Building Escape Room in Edinburgh
We’ve joined forces with our neighbouring events venue - Nicolson Square Edinburgh, to offer the ultimate Edinburgh team-building experience...
Read More
January 2022
Save £20 with our Edinburgh Escape Room Deal
Save £20 on all bookings when you book and visit before 31.05.22 using offer code 'DAYSOUT'.
Read More
October 2021
Halloween Escape Room in Edinburgh
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...
Read More
September 2021
We're Recruiting Gamesmasters Now!
Ever wanted to work at an escape room? Now's your chance - we're recruiting part time 'Gamesmasters' to deliver an exceptional, immersive experience to guest at our Edinburgh escape room...
Read More
July 2021
Beginners Guide to 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!
Read More
April 2021
3 Places From Edinburgh’s Grave Robbing Past You Can Visit
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.
Read More
December 2020
What's The Best Escape Room in Edinburgh?
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...
Read More
December 2020
Escape Rooms During The Pandemic
Escape The Past have followed government guidance closely since first opening our doors in October, as a result, have completely restructured. Find out more.
Read More