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City exploration game
The Edinburgh Enigma: A Gothic Tale of Crime
4.5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 60 min 4.2 km Edinburgh App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
Step into the shoes of John Gray, the trusted night watchman of Edinburgh City Police. For years, you've kept the city safe, but whispers of horrifying, repeating crimes now haunt the streets.
Armed with nothing but your courage and the company of Bobby, your loyal Skye Terrier, you set off on a perilous journey through Edinburgh’s eerie, Gothic streets.
Your mission? To find a legendary detective and unravel the mystery threatening the city. Solve puzzles, follow cryptic clues hidden in Edinburgh's dark alleys, and discover secrets that could change the course of history.
Walk, explore, and make memories while uncovering the grisly truth. Can you crack the case before time runs out?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Puzzle fans, couples and friends who enjoy gothic Victorian crime and the legend of John Gray and his dog Bobby will spend about an hour solving clues through the Old Town, passing St Giles' Cathedral, Advocate's Close and the Castle Esplanade. Anyone wanting a live guide, a gentle outing for small children or a short stroll should look elsewhere: this is a 4.2 km walk with a dark crime story.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore Old Town Edinburgh and its atmospheric streets.
Meet local legends and test your wits against theirs to solve the mysteries of the city.
Walk around Old Town Edinburgh and come to know the cobbled streets and twisting alleyways and all of the people who have made them famous.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Edinburgh
A · Start
45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK
B · Finish
1759 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Mat Caffrey.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Mat Caffrey
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is this Edinburgh mystery game about?
You play John Gray, a trusted night watchman of the Edinburgh City Police, as horrifying, repeating crimes haunt the streets. With your Skye Terrier Bobby, you search the Old Town for a legendary detective, solving puzzles and following cryptic clues hidden in its dark alleys.
Does Bobby the dog appear in the quest?
Yes. Bobby, John Gray's loyal Skye Terrier, is your companion throughout the story. The quest is built around the legend of the night watchman and his dog, told as a gothic crime mystery as you walk the streets of the Old Town.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts and ends at the William Chambers Monument, so you finish where you began. On the way you pass the Burns Monument, John Knox House, the Tron Tavern, Advocate's Close, St Giles' Cathedral, The Witchery by the Castle, the Castle Esplanade and West Bow.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Plan on about an hour for a route of around 4.2 km on foot. The whole quest is outdoors, so dress for the weather. You can pause at any point and carry on later, which helps if you want to stop for a drink or shelter from rain.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No booking is needed. You start whenever you like on your phone, with no guide and no set group to join. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends or couples can follow the story and work on the puzzles together.
Is The Edinburgh Enigma: A Gothic Tale of Crime self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Edinburgh Enigma: A Gothic Tale of Crime start and finish?
It starts at William Chambers Monument, 45 Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK and finishes at The Burns Monument, 1759 Regent Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8DR, UK. The route is approximately 4.2 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Gothic Edinburgh context
A city setting where monuments and legends become clues
Greyfriars Bobby is remembered through an 1872 fountain and statue, while Edinburgh’s kirkyards, monuments and steep Old Town streets have long supported Gothic storytelling. This quest turns that atmosphere into an original crime mystery featuring a night watchman, his Skye Terrier companion and a sequence of repeating crimes. Bobby’s memorial and the city locations are real; the detective you seek and the case you investigate belong to the game’s fictional narrative. Playable languages: English, German, French.
