Step into Edinburgh’s dark past this Halloween with an immersive escape room experience

Visitors put their problem-solving skills to the test in Escape the Past’s immersive indoor escape room.

Escape the Past, based in Nicolson Square, offers an immersive way to explore the capital’s darker side — combining historical storytelling with live-actor performances and puzzle-solving.

The experience includes a choice of escape games and an outdoor trail, each rooted in true events from the city’s past. The Anatomist invites players to step into the shadows of Edinburgh’s old surgical district, where grave robbers once operated, while The Deacon’s Cabinet challenges visitors to outsmart the city’s most infamous villain, Deacon Brodie — said to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde.

For those who prefer to be out and about, A Trail of Burke & Hare leads participants through the streets of Edinburgh, tracing the paths of the notorious 19th-century serial killers. The mix of atmosphere, local lore and problem-solving makes it a distinctive option for groups of friends, families, or even a Halloween date night.

Friends work together to crack clues inside Escape the Past’s atmospheric indoor escape room — a hands-on way to experience Edinburgh’s spooky history this Halloween.

Escape the Past has earned a string of accolades, including TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award for five consecutive years, placing it among the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

Tickets start from £22 per person, with booking and full details available at www.escapethepast.co.uk.