The Festival City: Capital of the Arts.
Immerse yourself in the world’s greatest cultural festival, discovering the iconic venues, street stages and historic halls that ignite Edinburgh every August.
Review the access notes and current availability before you set off.
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Before you set off
- Starting point
- The Mound & Scottish National Gallery
- Terrain
- Historic cobblestones & pavements · moderate incline
- Accessibility
- Paved Old Town wynds, pedestrianised High Street and ramped approaches to the Mound.
- Good to know
- All ages · theatre & arts lovers
Free · outdoor festival quarter trail
Staying safe on the trail
- Keep your head up: Stay aware of your surroundings, traffic, and pedestrians while walking. Step into a safe, stationary pavement spot before checking your screen.
- Roads and waterways: Use designated pedestrian crossings and keep children supervised near roads, canal towpaths, and tramlines.
- Weather & terrain: Check local daylight hours and weather before setting out. Wear sensible footwear suited to cobbles, stone pavements, and inclines.
- Respect the space: Stay on public rights of way. Never climb walls, scale statues, or trespass onto private land to solve a puzzle.
Your adventure, under wraps.
Solve each mystery to unloc the next destination. Only your start and finish are shown before you set off.
- Start · The Mound & Scottish National GalleryWide, completely level stone precinct with dropped kerbs and ramped access from Princes Street.
- 2 secret stopsRevealed one at a time as you solve.
- Finish · The Pleasance CourtyardHistoric cobblestone courtyard with ramped boardwalks providing step-free routes.