The University of Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt: The University of Edinburgh Hunt
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Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure at The University of Edinburgh! Explore Festival City’s storied campus, solve riddles and creative missions, and tackle fun challenges as you explore the university on foot. Perfect for any group seeking teamwork, competition, and an interactive campus-based game.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Edinburgh. This top rated The University of Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.94 miles and has 6 stops.
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.52 KM (0.94 Mi)
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Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.52 KM (0.94 Mi)
Go anytime
Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure at The University of Edinburgh! Explore Festival City’s storied campus, solve riddles and creative missions, and tackle fun challenges as you explore the university on foot. Perfect for any group seeking teamwork, competition, and an interactive campus-based game.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Edinburgh. This top rated The University of Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.94 miles and has 6 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Old College
Join a scavenger hunt at The University of Edinburgh for lots of fun missions and photo challenges. Uncover campus traditions, local trivia, and puzzle-solving moments while exploring famous spots in this Fringe Hub.
William Henry Playfair Statue
Experience the thrill of a scavenger hunt at The University of Edinburgh, where every clue leads you through Festival City history and campus legends. Solve riddles, discover hidden gems, and snap photos near iconic landmarks.
Blackwells Bookshop
Take part in a scavenger hunt adventure at The University of Edinburgh. Walk past Castle Rock views, historic sites, and art installations while unlocking fun facts about student life and university mascots.
St Cecilias Hall
Scavenger hunts at The University of Edinburgh offer guided tours packed with riddles and missions. Stroll through literary landmarks, test your knowledge with local trivia, and feel the nostalgia of campus traditions.
Reid Concert Hall, The University of Edinburgh
A scavenger hunt at The University of Edinburgh is your ticket to discovering iconic architecture and student sayings. Walk past attractions that have shaped Festival City spirit while solving fun riddles along the way.
Chrystal Macmillan Building, The University of Edinburgh
Explore The University of Edinburgh on foot during a scavenger hunt filled with teamwork and brainy clues. Each location reveals hidden gems tied to city center history—plus insider stories only students know.
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.52 KM (0.94 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Just grab your phone and gather your crew—The University of Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt is all app-led! Solve riddles, snap photos at iconic spots like Chrystal Macmillan Building, and compete in real time on our leaderboard. No guides or set times—explore at your own pace. Complete missions around campus landmarks using teamwork and wit in a flexible university tour experience.
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Reviews for The University of Edinburgh Scavenger Hunt: The University of Edinburgh Hunt
As a visitor I wanted unique things to do The Scavenger Hunt in Auld Reekie took me past university icons like St Cecilias Hall and surprising spots along George Square
Maisie Kerr
Exploring the Athens of the North through this walking tour was incredible The app led us to hidden gems like Old College and made Edinburgh uniHunt unforgettable
Gregor Sinclair
Looking for outdoor activities around campus led us to this Scavenger Hunt Exploring Reid Concert Hall and Chrystal Macmillan was even better than expected
Imogen Drummond
I surprised my partner with this as a date and we had so much fun wandering from Blackwells Bookshop to St Cecilias Hall Great idea for couples in Auld Reekie
Callum Fletcher
The uniHunt was perfect for our family We loved finding clues at Old College and the Playfair statue It is a standout thing to do in the Athens of the North
Astrid Morrison
The University of Edinburgh was filled with surprises on this scavenger hunt adventure. It is such an engaging thing to do for tourists looking for hidden gems near all the historic buildings.
Martine Stroud
For our date we explored Chrystal Macmillan Building and shared laughs at creative riddles nearby. A memorable scavenger hunt idea in Auld Reekie that brought us closer together.
Rufus Ellery
I enjoyed this walking tour through classic Quad Town spots like Reid Concert Hall. Such a brainy outdoor activity for anyone wanting a fun campus adventure
Samantha Leighton
Took my family on the Edinburgh uniHunt Hunt and everyone had a blast. The walk led us around campus legends like Blackwells Bookshop and St Cecilias Hall. Truly family friendly.
Gregory Mills
Exploring Old College and the William Henry Playfair Statue with the ScavengerHunt.com app was a top thing to do in uni city. We loved every clue and quirky fact.
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Never thought learning history could be this fun. Loved finding hidden gems and tackling challenges near William Henry Playfair Statue in Scotland’s capital city.
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Exploring the brainy side of campus at The University of Edinburgh with ScavengerHunt.com is now my top thing to do for visiting friends—amazing facts at each point of interest.
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The Edinburgh uniHunt Hunt made family time special. We loved the treasure hunt vibe from Chrystal Macmillan to Reid Concert Hall—great outdoor activity in student city.
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My partner and I tried ScavengerHunt.com through this campus exploration game. Solving clues near St Cecilias Hall was such a date win in Auld Reekie.
Clara Ross
Taking on the hunt around Old College and Blackwells Bookshop felt like a Highlander adventure with plenty of brainy riddles. The best walking tour in the Athens of the North.
Felix Grant
Touring The University of Edinburgh on foot brought history alive From the Reid Concert Hall to artful corners it is an outdoor activity I would absolutely recommend
Gregor Macrae
If you are looking for things to do in Brains Borough this walking tour is perfect Loved solving riddles while learning about Old College and other unique points of interest
Rhona Stewart
The ScavengerHunt.com app made discovering The University of Edinburgh campus so engaging Clues led us to Blackwells Bookshop and hidden gems like Chrystal Macmillan Building
Morven Souter
I surprised my partner with this scavenger hunt adventure around Brains Borough It was a creative date idea and exploring St Cecilias Hall together made it even more memorable
Ewan Lennox
Taking the Edinburgh uniHunt Hunt with my kids was a fantastic family activity in the Old Grey Toon We loved spotting the William Henry Playfair Statue and racing through fun trivia
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