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Step into Edinburgh's delightfully dark past with 'A Trail of Burke & Hare', an outdoor escape room experience that plunges you into the sinister legacy of the city’s most notorious murderers.
Traversing the old town's cobbled streets, you'll visit real locations from the Burke & Hare tale, uncovering clues and secrets hidden in plain sight. You'll follow genuine historical maps and solve physical escape room puzzles as you race against time to prevent another murder.
This thrilling 2-hour adventure invites teams of 2 to 30 to engage in a unique blend of storytelling and interactive problem-solving, all while enjoying a scenic walk through Edinburgh’s macabre past.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 10 minutes before your booking time. We're located in basement of the Methodist Church at 25 Nicolson Square. Enter through the gate, descend the exterior steps and follow the signs to "Escape The Past".
What to expect
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!
Escape The Past are located at BF01, 25 Nicolson Square, just a 5 minute walk from the Royal Mile. The activity lasts approximately 2 hours and covers around 5km.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The trail should be suitable for well behaved pets (dogs must be kept on a lead)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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