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Escape The Past

Can you escape Edinburgh's dark past? Experience the city's macabre history like never before with our truly immersive live escape room experiences.

Escape The Past

About Escape The Past

Basement 1 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh South EH8 9BX
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Edinburgh’s immersive historical escape rooms

See, touch and even smell old Edinburgh as a thrilling mystery unfolds, with your team at the heart of it! Our unique format blends an interactive escape game with immersive theatre, combining authentic historical settings, ingenious puzzles, captivating stories and live actors.

Dare you descend into the basement study of a 19th Century anatomist? Or attempt to outwit the real-life inspiration behind Jekyll & Hyde?

Suitable for groups of 2-14 people. Not to be missed when visiting Edinburgh!


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St Mary's Music School
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