Scavenger hunt in Edinburgh

Explore the Scottish capital in a playful way. These experiences lead you past Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat and the hidden closes of the Old Town.

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Arthur's Seat conqueror

On (or at the base of) Arthur's Seat: take a triumphant group photo with the city spread out below.

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Calton Hill skyline

On Calton Hill: take a group photo with the Edinburgh skyline (castle rock + spires) clearly visible behind you.

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Castle gate group shot

In front of Edinburgh Castle: take a group photo where everyone gives a defiant wave or sword salute, with the castle gate behind.

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Checkpoint: Arthur's Seat

Navigate to Arthur's Seat (or its base in Holyrood Park) and check in.

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Checkpoint: Calton Hill

Navigate to Calton Hill (or any vantage point above the city). Check in.

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Checkpoint: Edinburgh Castle

Navigate to the esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle and check in.

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Checkpoint: Royal Mile

Navigate to the Royal Mile (the High Street running between the castle and Holyrood Palace). Check in along it.

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Closes hunt

Edinburgh's Old Town is full of "closes" (narrow alleys). Find one with a name carved above the entrance and take a team photo inside it.

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Edinburgh finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Edinburgh spot (a vista, a stone alley, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.

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Edinburgh kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Edinburgh backdrop (a stone close, a tartan shop window, a bagpiper) and take a group photo with everyone striking a regal Highland pose.

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Highland pose

Find a kilt (in a shop window or on someone willing to be photographed) and take a team photo where everyone strikes a Highland warrior pose. Imaginary swords welcome.

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Local Edinburgher tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

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Royal Mile bagpipe pose

On the Royal Mile: find a bagpiper (very likely) and take a group photo around them. Or imitate a piper if none are around: cheeks puffed, fingers wiggling.

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Skyline cheers Edinburgh

Find a viewpoint or rooftop, raise a drink and take a group toast photo. Slàinte!

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Spot a bagpiper

Find a bagpiper in full kilt playing on the Royal Mile, Princes Street or in front of the Castle. Photograph the pipes mid-tune.

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Spot a closes alley sign

In the Old Town find a "Close" alley sign (Mary King's Close, Advocate's Close, Anchor Close). Photograph the narrow alley behind the sign.

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Spot a fish and chips parcel

Find a Scottish fish and chips parcel at a chippy on the Royal Mile, the Grassmarket or Leith. Photograph the wrapped parcel.

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Spot a haggis dish

Find haggis on a pub menu or plate (often with neeps and tatties, sometimes inside a battered fritter). Photograph the dish.

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Spot a Harry Potter reference

Find a Harry Potter reference: The Elephant House café, the Greyfriars Kirkyard gravestones (Tom Riddle), Diagon-Alley-inspired Victoria Street. Photograph the reference.

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Spot a Highland cow souvenir

Find a Highland cow (the long-haired ginger breed) on a postcard, soft toy or coffee mug in a souvenir shop. Photograph the shaggy cow.

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Spot a New Town Georgian facade

Walk into the Georgian New Town (Charlotte Square, Heriot Row, Queen Street) and find a perfectly symmetrical sandstone facade. Photograph the windows in rows.

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Spot a piped haggis at a Burns night menu

Find a Burns Night menu (around 25 January) or a haggis on a pub board with bagpipes references. Photograph the menu.

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Spot a Royal Mile bagpipe shop

Find a dedicated bagpipe shop on the Royal Mile (or a kilt-maker with sets of pipes in the window). Photograph the storefront.

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Spot a Royal Mile statue (Hume or Smith)

On the Royal Mile find one of the statues (David Hume, Adam Smith). Photograph the philosopher with his polished toe (rubbed for luck).

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