Mission - Rescue

A person of interest has disappeared, and your team has been tasked with bringing them safely home.

Working from a confidential case file, you'll investigate a series of locations throughout Edinburgh's historic Old Town, gathering intelligence, solving puzzles and uncovering new information that reveals the missing person's movements.

As the mission unfolds, you'll need to analyse evidence, connect seemingly unrelated clues and make critical decisions that could determine the outcome. Every discovery takes you one step closer to the rescue, but not every lead can be trusted.

Only by working together, thinking clearly and staying one step ahead will your team successfully locate the missing individual before time runs out.

Mission Rescue combines observation, communication and logical thinking to create a rewarding challenge suitable for a wide range of players. While many clues can be solved through careful teamwork, others require you to interpret information, connect evidence and think creatively as the story develops.

The experience has been designed to be accessible to newcomers while still providing enough depth to challenge experienced puzzle enthusiasts. No specialist knowledge is required—just curiosity, collaboration and a willingness to explore.

Suitable for ages 12+, with younger participants encouraged to join as part of a family or mixed-age team.

Mission Rescue is designed to deliver a complete immersive experience in around two hours, making it an ideal activity during a day exploring Edinburgh. Your team will follow a carefully planned walking route through the city's iconic streets, hidden closes and historic landmarks, uncovering clues and progressing the investigation at your own pace.

The experience balances exploration with problem-solving, giving teams time to discuss evidence, develop theories and fully immerse themselves in the unfolding mission. Some teams may complete the challenge more quickly, while others may take a little longer as they carefully examine every clue and enjoy the city's remarkable surroundings.

Whether you're racing against the clock or simply embracing the adventure, every stage of the mission contributes to the excitement of the final rescue.

Mission Rescue is perfect for anyone who enjoys working together to overcome challenges and solve problems. Families, groups of friends and visitors to Edinburgh will experience the city in a completely different way, discovering hidden locations while sharing an unforgettable adventure.

For businesses and organisations, Mission Rescue provides a highly engaging team-building experience that encourages communication, leadership, collaboration and decision-making under pressure. Every participant has an opportunity to contribute, making it an inclusive activity for groups of all sizes and abilities.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, organising a corporate event, entertaining clients or simply looking for something different to do in Edinburgh, Mission Rescue offers an exciting blend of storytelling, exploration and teamwork that leaves every participant feeling like they've played a vital role in a successful operation.