Escape The Past

Descend into a world of grave robbery, mystery and malpractice in Edinburgh's old surgical district.

07/09/2026

We’re delighted to annnounce The Deacon’s Cabinet has been Highly Commended in the UK Escape Room Awards, placing us in the top 4% of UK escape rooms!

We’re one of a very small group of Scottish companies to be awarded, and we’re delighted to be recognised alongside such good company! 🤩 ❤️ 🏆

Have you tried it yet?

Book now to see if your team can outsmart the original inspiration behind Jekyll & Hyde!

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23/12/2025

🎄That’s (almost) a wrap on 2025!

We’ll be taking a much needed break for the next few days but can’t wait to share our exciting plans for 2026… 😉💀🎉

A few highlights from the past year:

- Opening ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ - our latest escape room bringing the original Jekyll & Hyde story to life

- Launching our first outdoor escape room to resurrect the ghosts of Burke & Hare on Edinburgh’s historic streets

- Reaching the #1 spot on TripAdvisor thanks to so many wonderful reviews ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 🙏

A huge thanks to everyone who’s visited us over the past year, and wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Escape The Past!

01/12/2025

The Doctor has a few more specimens for his jars tonight...

27/11/2025

🖤25% OFF GIFT VOUCHERS

This weekend only: Save 25% on all gift vouchers for 4 or more people.

Code: BLACKEST-FRIDAY

It’s the blackest of Fridays at Escape The Past, and we’re celebrating with our only sale of the year! So, whether you’re looking for the ideal Christmas gift idea or are thinking of visiting us yourself in the next 12 months, bag yourself a bargain now!

We’ve three exciting experiences just waiting to be explored, including; ‘The Deacon’s Cabinet’ – a historical heist inspired by Edinburgh’s favourite villain, and ‘A Trail of Burke & Hare’ – our first outdoor escape game – a thrilling puzzle trail through the city’s cobbled streets.

But you’ll have to move fast as the offer expires at midnight on Monday 1st December.

Terms & Conditions
Discount valid on Escape Room and City Trails Gift Vouchers for 4 or more people purchased between 9am on 27/11/2025 and midnight on 01/12/2025. Discount code must be entered at checkout to receive the discount. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. All gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase with bookings subject to availability at the time of redemption. Voucher purchases are subject to our full terms.

07/11/2025

🏆🎉 We’re #1 on TripAdvisor!

Delighted to announce that Escape The Past are currently ranked as Edinburgh’s number one fun visitor activity.

This milestone reflects hundreds of glowing reviews from locals and visitors alike who praise the storytelling, atmosphere, and immersive puzzles.

A huge thank you to everyone who has ever left us a review! We’ve lots of exiting things planned and can’t wait to welcome you back soon! 🙏🏻 💀

31/10/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN from all of us at Escape The Past! 🎃 🎉

28/10/2025

At the hardest part of the month, CalRie takes first place on this month's leaderboard!

25/10/2025

The Actors face their curtain call and the doctor's wrath...

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