The Scavengers

Treasure hunt in Edinburgh

Walk Edinburgh with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 1,374 clues and more added every week.

The clues in Edinburgh

1,374 clues at real, public places:

  • 809 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
  • 171 blue plaque clues
  • 28 riddles
  • 366 clues you answer from what you read at the spot (dates, names, inscriptions)

Every hunt is different: the game picks clues around where you start, so you can play Edinburgh again and again.

Areas to explore

Edinburgh is split into 12 walking areas, each with its own clues:

  • The Botanics & Inverleith
  • Calton Hill
  • The Castle & the Grassmarket
  • Craigmillar Castle
  • Holyrood & the Canongate
  • Leith & the Shore
  • Bruntsfield & Morningside
  • The New Town & Princes Street
  • Portobello
  • The Royal Mile
  • The University & the Meadows
  • Stockbridge & Dean Village

Good to know

Is there a treasure hunt in Edinburgh?

Yes. The Scavengers has 1,374 clues at real places in Edinburgh. Open the game on your phone there and it builds a hunt from where you stand: riddles, photo clues and puzzles, with the General telling you about each place.

What can we do with kids in Edinburgh?

A family treasure hunt on foot: pick the Relaxed level and 30 or 45 minutes, and the clues stay close together. It's free, needs no preparation, and children 10 and over play with an adult (younger ones join in on a grown-up's phone).

Is it free to play in Edinburgh?

Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Edinburgh hunt as a Custom Game, from £25.

See also: the families guide · how it works · all cities

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