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Follow a map, solve street-level puzzles and chase pirate lore across Calton Hill and the Old Town. This 2.5–3 hour outdoor treasure hunt blends local history with hands-on clues and requires only walking fitness and a smartphone.
Follow a map, solve street-level puzzles and chase pirate lore across Calton Hill and the Old Town. This 2.5–3 hour outdoor treasure hunt blends local history with hands-on clues and requires only walking fitness and a smartphone.
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Operated by Edinburgh Treasure Hunts · Edinburgh, Scotland
The wind off the Firth of Forth nips at your collar as your group gathers on a grassy spur above the city. A well-worn map, a wooden kit bag and a hand-scrawled letter set the scene: someone claims to have found Captain William Kidd’s secrets and only a chain of clever choices will open the chest.
moderate.
2.5–3 hours.
Suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness who can walk uphill and navigate city steps for several hours.
Most groups finish in about 2.5–3 hours; times vary with group size and pace, and you may be asked to return the kit after 4 hours.
No; the game uses permanent city features as clues and the game master can provide hints if you’re stuck.
Recommended for ages 12 and up; younger children may struggle with some puzzles but can participate with adult help.
The activity can be cancelled for adverse weather; check with the operator and dress for wind and rain if proceeding.
The hunt riffs on tales of Captain William Kidd and Edinburgh’s maritime connections; the city was an active port where seafarers, merchants and privateers intersected in the 17th–19th centuries.
Operates in a sensitive urban heritage zone — stick to paved paths, avoid climbing monuments and dispose of waste responsibly to protect stonework and green spaces.
Edinburgh Treasure Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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