Embark on a haunted Edinburgh tour where you will follow clues to discover striking places and local stories.

Play the role of a devilish staff on this spine-tingling walking tour, which takes you on a journey through some of the city’s most haunted places, including Greyfriars Kirkyard, the site of the Nor’ Loch and West Bow.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

Storyline:

You are a black staff with a human head. You belong to Major Thomas Weir, the infamous Wizard of West Bow and one of Edinburgh’s most prominent ghosts.

The once respectable Major was known for his impassioned sermons before confessing to unspeakable crimes in the 17th century. His ghost haunts the West Bow for all eternity, wielding you with mighty bloodlust.

But now he has gone missing, you suspect in search of redemption. You must bring him, and those who might have aided him, to heel.

Why you’ll love this…

It’s a self-guided game exploring Edinburgh’s dark and bloody past
You will discover stories of the witch hunts, Burke and Hare, and haunted figures
There will be a visit to a hall containing a book made from William Burke’s flesh
You will solve clues and explore Edinburgh using your smartphone
It’s a flexible game you can start anytime and pause whenever you want

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided/treasure hunt-type tour
Note no person is assisting you at the starting point
Total walking distance of about 3 km
The city game typically takes around 1 hour to complete (but you can go at your own pace!)
You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) to begin, or else the game won’t start
Pause the game at any time and restart whenever you want, from the place you left it at
You need an internet connection to play this city game