Scotland · TREASURE HUNTS & OUTDOOR GAMES
The 10 treasure hunts & outdoor games below are the ones that hold up on the day, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at the top and work down.
Dance through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, gardens, galleries, and streets with a lively silent disco tour for groups and celebrations.
“This was great fun, very well organised. Loved it - I would even go as far to say it was life affirming 🙂”
Explore Edinburgh with a flexible phone-based treasure hunt covering the Castle, Royal Mile, Greyfriars, and more in 2.5 hours.
“Fun activity for us to start the day with few other people but mid morning, was crowded so that dampened our spirits. Overall great experience.”
Review of Glasgow’s Silent Disco Adventure, with route details, price, practical tips, group advice, and whether this playful hour is worth booking.
“Was a really good day good laugh. Hosts were excellent. Everyone enjoyed themselves sun was shining for a change in Glasgow! People in street were joining in.good fun”
Solve pirate puzzles on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill, follow physical clues, and open a real treasure chest in this family-friendly outdoor game.
“Somehow we got lost in the system and no one turned up to do our tour. They did refund us and gave us the opportunity to do a different event for free which we were not able to do. They were very pleasant to deal with but it was disappointing.”
Review of Glasgow’s Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots Escape Room, including price, puzzles, stairs, private groups, value, and booking advice.
“Great experience. Lots of stairs to get there but rewarded with a tough escape room. Staff was helpful.”
Plot a magician’s heist in Glasgow with puzzles, 70s magic, private play, helpful hosts, and a one-hour race for Gizmo’s Book of Tricks.
“We had a really great time at Eeek escape rooms! We did The Magician’s Heist and thoroughly enjoyed. Our game master was Joseph and he was so friendly and made the experience even better! Would definitely return and try the other rooms they have.”
Review of Edinburgh’s Fringe silent disco, with route details, price, meeting point, rain advice, group tips, and who will enjoy it most.
“This was such fun! All the team were great and we all had a blast on the red tour. We weren’t exactly silent but we weren’t meant to be. Would thoroughly recommend unless you absolutely hate singing and dancing- if you do why are you reading this review?”
Explore Glasgow by phone with cryptic clues, city stories, and a flexible three-hour treasure hunt for private groups.
“Brilliant. Loved this it was a unique way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Will define recommend to others. Wasn’t just a treasure hunt it was also a history lesson about a fabulous city.”
Explore Inverness with a self-guided app hunt featuring puzzles, city sights, Nessie lore, street art, and Highland challenges.
“Such a fun way to see the city and learn so much! This adventure is through a very very professionally done app. I didn’t know what to expect and now I will be looking for more cities Good fun, self-paced and good exercise. Beats the boring bus tours. I highly recommend this!”
Solve clues across Ayr while discovering Robert Burns, riverside landmarks, and local history in this affordable outdoor puzzle game.
“A brilliant way to learn some facts about Burns Hame Toun of Ayr. Lots of fun for kids and adults alike as you hunt for clues and discover things you might not have known were there!”
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