Escape The Past bags double win at the Scottish Enterprise Awards
Historic Edinburgh escape room experience 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.
The accolade marks a standout moment for the independent venue in the capital’s Old Town, underscoring the city’s continued pull for experiences that blend storytelling, performance and problem‑solving.
The recognition caps a year of momentum for the team, who have steadily built a word‑of‑mouth following with visitors and locals alike. At the time of writing, TripAdvisor places Escape The Past at the top of Edinburgh’s Fun & Games list, a position driven by thousands of traveller reviews praising its atmosphere, ingenuity and warmth of welcome.
“Our focus is always on creating exceptional experiences for our customers, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the entire team’s efforts acknowledged through these awards,” said Chris Wood, Director at Escape The Past.
Escape The Past specialises in bringing Edinburgh’s darker chapters to life through tactile, sensory game design. The indoor rooms are complemented by outdoor puzzle trails that weave period props, in‑character guides and subtle special effects into a city walk that feels half theatre, half treasure hunt.
Booking is now open for winter and spring dates, with gift vouchers available for last‑minute presents - perfect for friends, families and corporate bookings.
