Uncover Edinburgh’s dark history with ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’ escape room. Solve puzzles, explore real locations, and race against time.
Uncover Edinburgh’s dark history with ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’ escape room. Solve puzzles, explore real locations, and race against time.
- Escape The Past Edinburgh - Experience our city trails, which are akin to outdoor escape rooms! They blend elements of a scavenger hunt, a treasure hunt, and a self-guided walking tour. Meticulously researched and designed, we integrate technology with authentic locks, props, and puzzles to offer an enjoyable and captivating experience that…
- Escape The Past Edinburgh - Experience our city trails, which are akin to outdoor escape rooms! They blend elements of a scavenger hunt, a treasure hunt, and a self-guided walking tour. Meticulously researched and designed, we integrate technology with authentic locks, props, and puzzles to offer an enjoyable and captivating experience that highlights Edinburgh’s intriguing history.
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Assemble your team at our central Edinburgh location to pick up your satchel and receive details about the trail ahead. You will be informed of the latest time to return the satchel.
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Use the map to explore real locations from the story, solving escape room-style puzzles along the way. Plan for about 2 hours and expect to walk approximately 4-5km. Feel free to pause for coffee or lunch during your journey.
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Complete the story by solving the puzzles. You will need items from the satchel, information from the surroundings, and a mobile phone with internet access. Return the satchel and claim your reward!
Escape The Past is situated at BF01, 25 Nicolson Square, just a 5-minute walk from the Royal Mile. The activity takes about 2 hours and covers around 5km.

- A private booking for ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’
- A private booking for ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’
Explore Edinburgh’s intriguingly dark history with ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’, an outdoor escape room experience that immerses participants in the chilling legacy of the city’s most infamous murderers.
As you navigate the cobbled streets of the old town, you’ll visit authentic locations from the Burke & Hare story, discovering clues and secrets hidden in…
Explore Edinburgh’s intriguingly dark history with ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’, an outdoor escape room experience that immerses participants in the chilling legacy of the city’s most infamous murderers.
As you navigate the cobbled streets of the old town, you’ll visit authentic locations from the Burke & Hare story, discovering clues and secrets hidden in plain sight. Participants will follow historical maps and solve physical escape room puzzles, racing against time to avert another murder.
This exciting 2-hour adventure invites teams of 2 to 30 to engage in a unique combination of storytelling and interactive problem-solving, all while enjoying a scenic walk through Edinburgh’s eerie past.
- The trail should be suitable for well behaved pets (dogs must be kept on a lead)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.