Treasure Hunt for the Imagination

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Walking piece details

LanguageEnglish
Duration60 minutes
Cost £3.50

Time travel around Edinburgh’s Shore with this award-winning audio walk. Immersive sound transports you from the 1918 pandemic to the future in 2120. Nine little secrets of the maritime area of Leith are uncovered along with secrets of yourself, at stopping points en route. The walk is about 1.5 miles and takes an hour. Includes free magic.

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