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A Trail of Burke and Hare

Follow a tale from Edinburgh's fascinating history as you journey through the very sites and locations where it all took place on outdoor escape room, A Trail of Burke & Hare!

A Trail Of Burke And Hare

About A Trail of Burke and Hare

Basement 1 25 Nicolson Square Edinburgh , Edinburgh South EH8 9BX
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Our Edinburgh Outdoor Escape room dares you to follow in the bloody footsteps of Edinburgh's most prolific murderers, Burke and Hare.

This self-guided walk with a difference features:

The true story behind Burke and Hare

Real sites from the period

Escape Room style puzzles including maps and locks

Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for this fun, informative puzzle-solving walk (longer if you want to stop for a drink, lunch or ice-cream at one of the many options along the way)

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