Treasure Hunts Edinburgh
Edinburgh Athens of the North
Edinburgh’s unique landscape makes it a perfect venue for outdoor GPS treasure hunts.
Edinburgh is a leading Corporate Event Management destination. Scotland’s capital is built on seven hills like Rome, with plenty of hills, stunning vistas and unusual architecture making it an ideal location for an urban team-building challenge, with unexpected landmarks around every corner. The city’s Old Town is built around a volcanic crag-and-tail formation, with numerous narrow closes leading down from the Royal Mile to the ancient streets below – creating all kinds of opportunities for street-level adventure.
At Maximillion Events, we specialise in creating a range of bespoke GPS treasure hunt experiences that will live long in the memory of and inspire your staff.
Why choose Edinburgh for Treasure Hunts?
The city has no shortage of thematic inspiration. As the setting for centuries of historical events, Edinburgh is steeped in history, folklore and legend.
It also boasts the dubious distinction of being one of the most haunted cities in Europe! From the warlock Major Weir and his animated walking stick to the corpse-selling murderers Burke and Hare, not to mention the infamous Edinburgh Dungeon, there’s no shortage of grisly, ghoulish and ghostly material to provide the backdrop for a GPS treasure hunt with a touch of the macabre!
But of course, Edinburgh has a lighter side too. The city is the birthplace of fascinating stories created by the likes of Robert Burns and Irvine Welsh as well as tales about King Arthur, Sherlock Holmes, Inspector Rebus and Harry Potter. On top of that, the city hosts the annual Edinburgh Festival – the largest arts festival in the world which sees thousands of people descend on the Royal Mile and city centre every August. So there’s a remarkable cultural richness to be drawn upon in creating a GPS treasure hunt that’s informative and entertaining, as well as challenging.
All in all, Edinburgh is just a fascinating place to be out and about on a team-building, treasure-hunting mission. There’s famous landmarks, culture and legend around every corner, and the city’s unusual landscape provides a great set of challenges of its own – whether that’s steep cobbled streets, twisting wynds or formidable natural obstacles: you can’t go through an extinct volcano, however much the crow-flies route might suggest you should!
Ready to get started? Create an unforgettable team-building experience in Edinburgh with Maximillion today.
Treasure Hunt Special Stops
While exploring the city on your treasure hunt, Maximilion can tailor special stops and experiences for you to enjoy along the way.
While exploring the city on your treasure hunt, Maximilion can tailor special stops and experiences for you to enjoy along the way.
The city also offers a huge variety of options for wining, dining and making the most of a day out. Besides its many excellent restaurants, Edinburgh has one of the highest densities of pubs per head of population in the UK. Many of these drinking establishments are housed in buildings that are historical landmarks in their own right. There is no shortage of local brews and delicacies to fuel your treasure hunt. Why not try a deep-fried mars bar, locally made fudge or haggis, all washed down with a spectacular dram of malt whisky.
Or perhaps taking part in some Scottish country dancing – known as ceilidh dancing, or have an interactive stop with a bagpiper or a Scottish warrior to bring out the Bravehearts in your team!
And there’s no shortage of local brews and spectacular single malts to tickle your tastebuds at the end of a long day’s activities. So you can be confident that your people will be able to unwind in style after the thrills and spills of your Edinburgh team-building event.
Maximillion can build these into your treasure hunt itinerary and include lunches, short stops for refreshments or unique experiences in the city to keep you entertained and ensure you get the most out of your time in the city no matter the time of year and weather!
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Venues & Hotels
There are a wealth of options to choose from ranging from hotels and conference venues that you may have plans to other elements during your event to unique event spaces to showcase the truly unique charms Edinburgh has to offer.
For your Edinburgh GPS Adventure you’ll need a venue to start from and finish at. Dependent on your requirements there are venues to suit your budget and group size.
The city also offers a huge variety of options for wining, dining and making the most of a big night out. Besides its many excellent restaurants, Edinburgh has one of the highest densities of pubs per head of population in the UK. Many of these drinking establishments are housed in historical buildings that are attractions in their own right.
And there’s no shortage of local brews and spectacular single malts to tickle your tastebuds at the end of a long day’s activities. So you can be confident that your people will be able to unwind in style after the thrills and spills of your team-building event. These are some of the city’s most popular venues:
Edinburgh Castle
A historic fortress offering stunning views of beautiful scenery across the city and a unique setting for exclusive events. An excellent place to finish a treasure hunt and add on a viewing of a national treasure – the Scottish Crown Jewels.
The Royal Botanic Garden
Ideal for a contained GPS treasure hunt around the stunning gardens nestled in the city’s New Town area.
Dynamic Earth
A contemporary venue with ample space for flexible event set-ups at the foot of an extinct volcano in the heart of the city.
Balmoral Hotel
Known for its luxury and prime location next to Waverley Station in the city centre – the perfect slice of luxury to return to after exploring the city.
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Offers modern amenities with views of Edinburgh Castle and right in the thick of Edinburgh’s social hotspots of pubs and restaurants – plenty of watering holes to explore on your treasure hunt!
Radisson Blu Hotel
Located on the Royal Mile, providing easy access to Edinburgh’s treasure hunt hotspots.
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
Combines Georgian architecture with contemporary design with luxurious and unique event spaces to launch your treasure hunt from.
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