Linlithgow Scavenger Hunt: Go with the Gow! The Linlithgow Hunt
Dive into a Linlithgow scavenger hunt adventure! Explore Linlithgow Downtown, uncover the secrets of The Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and solve riddles, missions, and challenges. This interactive walking tour brings the Royal Burgh to life with teamwork, competition, and sightseeing in the city center.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Linlithgow. This top rated Linlithgow Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.47 miles and has 8 stops.
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Activity Info: Go with the Gow! The Linlithgow Hunt
Linlithgow is West Lothian’s Historic Heart—a Royal Burgh famed for it's lochside views, ancient streets, and as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. It's vibrant downtown pulses with centuries-old stories. On this self-guided hunt starting at The Cross Well, your team will solve clever riddles, complete photo missions at Union Canal and Guyancourt Vennel, and uncover quirky facts about Doocot and Linlithgow Palace Town. Every clue leads you deeper into local history. Locals rediscover hidden gems while visitors experience an immersive walking tour through the Ancient Scottish Capital. Whether you crave friendly competition or just want unique memories in The Black Bitch Town, this flexible adventure is perfect for all!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Union Canal
Enjoy the gentle buzz of the Union Canal, once a busy highway of goods and stories. It's tranquil towpaths now welcome bold explorers, relaxed ramblers, and weekend boaters alike.
Doocot
Nestled in the green outskirts stands a beehive-shaped relic – home to feathered flocks and a quirky slice of early Scottish country life. Take in the sights, then imagine feeding all these local legends!
Cross Well
In the lively heart of Linlithgow stands a spectacular fountain, bursting with crafty carvings and centuries of stories. Let us meander over to this iconic stone well, where Linlithgow locals have gathered for generations and traditions bubble to the surface.
The Cross Well
In the bustling square is Linlithgow's most photographed ornament – a fanciful historic fountain, shimmering with quirky carvings and centuries of celebration. Follow the local flow and dive into tradition!
Linlithgow Palace
These majestic ruins loom over the loch, the birthplace of monarchs and home to lavish royal parties. Get swept up by tales of queens, kings, and courtly intrigue as we step into the heart of Scotland's royal history.
Linlithgow Palace
Enter the grand playground of Scottish royalty, where epic feasts, whispered secrets, and the echoes of royal births still linger above the loch. Let the stories unfold as you stroll amidst grandeur and ruin.
Guyancourt Vennel
Just off the bustling High Street, a tucked away lane celebrates Linlithgow's special bond with a French friend. The spirit of European friendship lives on in these vennels, always full of surprises.
Intersected Station at St. Ninians Craigmailen
A proud stone tower rises from Linlithgow's edge, where harmonious voices and impressive architecture come together. History and music echo along every storied wall here, leaving plenty of details for curious eyes to discover.
How the Linlithgow Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—no reservations needed! Open the Let's Roam app in Linlithgow Downtown to start solving riddles and completing fun missions as you stroll historic streets. Earn points for every challenge completed at iconic spots like Cross Well or St. Ninians Craigmailen. Compete on our leaderboard while discovering Linlithgow’s hidden gems—all at your own pace!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Linlithgow
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.37 KM (1.47 Mi)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Linlithgow Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On the Linlithgow Scavenger Hunt, each player gets interactive trivia questions at Union Canal or must snap creative photos by Doocot or Cross Well. Work together to top our city leaderboard—bragging rights await those who conquer every challenge around Linlithgow Palace Town!
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Reviews for Linlithgow Scavenger Hunt: Go with the Gow! The Linlithgow Hunt
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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