Discover Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt
Discover the Scottish capital with a one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Climb to Edinburgh Castle, walk the Royal Mile, hike Arthur's Seat and chase a perfect dram. Edinburgh is your playground for the day.
Challenges (19)
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.
Checkpoint: Edinburgh Castle
Navigate to the esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle and check in.
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.
Trivia: One o'clock gun
Edinburgh Castle fires a famous time signal every day except Sunday. At what time is it fired?
Answers: 13:00 / 1pm / 1 pm / 1 o'clock / one o'clock / 1:00 pm
Checkpoint: Royal Mile
Navigate to the Royal Mile (the High Street running between the castle and Holyrood Palace). Check in along it.
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.
Tartan hunt
Find the most striking tartan pattern in a shop window or worn by a passerby. Take a photo of it close-up.
Checkpoint: Arthur's Seat
Navigate to Arthur's Seat (or its base in Holyrood Park) and check in.
Arthur's Seat conqueror
On (or at the base of) Arthur's Seat: take a triumphant group photo with the city spread out below.
Trivia: Arthur's Seat origin
Arthur's Seat is geologically what kind of formation?
Answers: volcano / extinct volcano / an extinct volcano / volcanic
Checkpoint: Calton Hill
Navigate to Calton Hill (or any vantage point above the city). Check in.
Calton Hill skyline
On Calton Hill: take a group photo with the Edinburgh skyline (castle rock + spires) clearly visible behind you.
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.
Trivia: Harry Potter cafe
Edinburgh is famously where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. Which cafe is most associated with the writing?
Answers: The Elephant House / Elephant House / elephant house
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.
Local Edinburgher tip
Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
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.
Skyline cheers Edinburgh
Find a viewpoint or rooftop, raise a drink and take a group toast photo. Slàinte!
Edinburgh finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Edinburgh spot (a vista, a stone alley, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo.