Find the perfect experience in a few steps
Start overArthur's Seat conqueror
On (or at the base of) Arthur's Seat: take a triumphant group photo with the city spread out below.
Calton Hill skyline
On Calton Hill: take a group photo with the Edinburgh skyline (castle rock + spires) clearly visible behind you.
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.
Checkpoint: Arthur's Seat
Navigate to Arthur's Seat (or its base in Holyrood Park) and check in.
Checkpoint: Calton Hill
Navigate to Calton Hill (or any vantage point above the city). Check in.
Checkpoint: Edinburgh Castle
Navigate to the esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle and check in.
Checkpoint: Royal Mile
Navigate to the Royal Mile (the High Street running between the castle and Holyrood Palace). Check in along it.
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.
Edinburgh finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Edinburgh spot (a vista, a stone alley, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.
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.
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.
Local Edinburgher tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
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.
Skyline cheers Edinburgh
Find a viewpoint or rooftop, raise a drink and take a group toast photo. Slàinte!
Tartan hunt
Find the most striking tartan pattern in a shop window or worn by a passerby. Take a photo of it close-up.
Trivia: Arthur's Seat origin
Arthur's Seat is geologically what kind of formation?
Trivia: Harry Potter cafe
Edinburgh is famously where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. Which cafe is most associated with the writing?
Trivia: One o'clock gun
Edinburgh Castle fires a famous time signal every day except Sunday. At what time is it fired?
Whisky moment
Find a whisky shop or pub serving Scotch. Take a group photo with a tasting flight, a single dram or just the whisky display.