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Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt: Heriot-Watt University Hunt

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Get ready for a campus-based interactive game at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, the Festival City! This self-guided scavenger hunt adventure let's you explore on foot, solve riddles, tackle creative missions, and discover iconic spots. Perfect for flexible teamwork and friendly competition during your university tour.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Edinburgh. This top rated Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Heriot-Watt University Hunt

Edinburgh is known as Auld Reekie and the Scottish Capital, blending literary landmarks with lively student energy. You will start your walking tour at the Heriot-Watt University Shop before exploring treasures like the Museum & Archive, Cameron Smail Library, and Oriam Sports Centre. The hunt is ideal for locals and visitors alike—whether you are new to campus or know every mascot saying by heart. Discover hidden gems while making memories with friends.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Heriot Watt University Museum & Archive

Open the vault, adventurers! The Heriot-Watt Museum & Archive is packed with treasures—from centuries-old records to quirky campus artifacts. It’s the storybook of the university, waiting for you to uncover secrets and spark creativity. Ready to decode history with a twist? This stop is all about discovery!

Heriot-Watt University Shop

Shop till you drop, challengers! The Heriot-Watt University Shop is where campus spirit gets dressed up—stuffed with merch, hoodies, and all things Watt-worthy. It’s not just a shop, it’s a showcase of pride. Get ready for challenges that are stylish, spirited, and sure to bag your team some fun!

Cameron Smail Library

The Cameron Smail Library is a hub of knowledge and learning on campus. Let's delve into it's history and discover when it was established.

Oriam Sports Centre

Oriam is the heart of athletic excellence on campus, offering top-notch facilities for both students and professional athletes. Let's explore it's impressive features.

Heriot-Watt University Student Union

All aboard the fun train! The Heriot-Watt Student Union is the buzzing heart of campus life—where events, laughter, and student spirit collide. From quiz nights to concerts, this stop promises challenges as lively as the atmosphere. Gather your team—this Union is all about unity and unforgettable moments!

Sportsactive Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre

Stretch it out, challengers! The Sportsactive Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre is where recovery meets resilience and athletes bounce back stronger. This stop is all about balance, teamwork, and a dash of fun—so limber up your imagination, because the next challenge is set to keep your spirits in top form!

How the Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and let the Let's Roam app guide you through Heriot-Watt University. Solve riddles, snap photos, earn points, and unlock trivia as you explore campus landmarks. Compete against other teams on the leaderboard while discovering new corners of Edinburgh's city center with every mission.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Heriot-Watt University Hunt

The Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, date nights or weekend adventures in Edinburgh! Gather your group for a custom campus exploration game packed with unique challenges. Mix up team roles or pace—this hunt makes any outing memorable. From team bonding to friendly rivalries, it is all about fun missions and celebrating together.

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Earn The Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some competition? On your Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive challenges at places like Cameron Smail Library or Oriam Sports Centre. Work together to solve riddles and complete photo missions for a shot at topping the leaderboard—and ultimate campus bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2482
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2379
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2129

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Reviews for Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt: Heriot-Watt University Hunt

5 star reviews

This campus-based interactive game in Auld Reekie is one of my new favorite things to do From Student Union murals to library plaques we soaked up uni history

Freya Draper

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The scavenger hunt around Scholar City had clever puzzles at every stop Loved finding points of interest like the Archive while enjoying an outdoor activity

Callum Oakley

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I loved exploring Heriot-Watt Uni on foot with ScavengerHunt.com Discovering historic gems like the Museum and Sportsactive Centre was such a fun thing to do

Maisie Rowan

5 star reviews

Took my date to Heriot-Watt Uni for this scavenger hunt adventure The clues led us from Oriam to the Shop and made for an unforgettable campus walking tour

Harvey Truman

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Edinburgh uniHunt Hunt at Heriot-Watt Uni was a blast for the family We explored the Student Union and solved fun riddles near Cameron Smail Library

Lydia Ferris

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The walking tour led me to unique points of interest all across Heriot-Watt U. This is definitely one of those campus-based things to do for visitors in Uni City.

Gregor Maclean

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt adventure was such a great outdoor activity at Heriot-Watt U. I never realized how much history was tucked into spots like Sportsactive and Archives.

Jodie Leith

5 star reviews

Took the family on this scavenger hunt and we loved every second. The campus tour let us discover the University Museum and hidden gems like the student shop.

Rowan Craig

5 star reviews

Such a fun thing to do in Auld Reekie. Solving clues at the Cameron Smail Library with my partner turned out to be the best date idea in Uni City.

Yasmin Dunlop

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I had a blast using the ScavengerHunt.com app around Heriot-Watt U Grounds. Exploring the Student Union and Oriam Sports Centre made this adventure unforgettable.

Finlay Murray

5 star reviews

As a tourist I found this Edinburgh uniHunt Hunt an awesome way to see points of interest in Blue Wall country The challenges by Oriam Sports Centre kept everyone entertained

Fiona Jamieson

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Loved how this hunt led us to hidden gems on campus like murals near Sportsactive and cool plaques by the Museum and Archive Great mix of trivia teamwork and university pride

Callum Harkness

5 star reviews

The Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt around the Green Mile is now my favorite outdoor activity The adventure through campus spots like the Student Union made it feel special

Nina Dalrymple

5 star reviews

Took a date on this Heriot-Watt University walking tour and it was perfect We laughed at the riddles by the Uni Shop and discovered so much history at each stop Highly recommend

Angus Fairley

5 star reviews

Exploring the Wattlands with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast My family loved following clues from the Cameron Smail Library to Oriam Sports Centre Fun thing to do for sure

Sophie Boyd

5 star reviews

If you are new to Edinburgh, try this scavenger hunt at Heriot-Watt for an adventure that hits all major points of interest. A fantastic thing to do for tourists or locals alike.

Maisie Torrance

5 star reviews

Exploring classic spots like the Uni Shop and Cameron Library during our hunt made this a top outdoor activity in Tech Town. The app from ScavengerHunt.com was so easy to use.

Rhys Lennox

5 star reviews

Bringing my family to the Heriot-Watt University Scavenger Hunt was one of our favorite things to do in the Pentlands. We loved discovering hidden gems like campus art.

Aileen Mackinnon

5 star reviews

The Lothian Loop area is perfect for a date and this scavenger hunt did not disappoint. The library puzzles and missions near Sportsactive kept us laughing all afternoon.

Dominic Pennington

5 star reviews

I had a blast on the Heriot-Watt campus Scavenger Hunt around the Burgh. Solving clues near Oriam and exploring the Student Union made it a fun walking tour with friends.

Leanne Fitzgerald

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