The Deacon's Cabinet

Julia was a wonderful host who, with the help of some nice light and sound work and a stunning location, set the scene beautifully. The room is a joy from start to finish for those who love a puzzle. The puzzles are varied but linear which meant that both of us were kept busy and totally engaged for the whole time. Everything is beautifully made and begs to be touched and poked and twiddled. Treat yourself to an atmospheric hour of fun puzzle solving that allows you to feel a little smart. I would happily walk right back in and do it all again. We can’t wait to try their other room.

My friend and I had only planned on doing The Anatomist but decided to also to try their second room after our GM recommended it to us (also because we had such a great time!) I’m so glad we did because we both liked this one even more! The “cabinet’ shines as the star and the way it’s used makes it one of my favourite props/set pieces I’ve seen in an escape room. In my opinion, this room is a must-do if you’re visiting Edinburgh (and heck, if you live here!) The introduction is the exact way I love starting a room- with DRAMA and INTRIGUE! Definitely puzzle heavy and a bit more challenging than The Anatomist. I found some of the connections more difficult to make but our GM helped us along in a way that allowed us to finish the room (in just under 1h!) without giving any answers away outright. I feel like this would be perfect for three people. Fantastic use of the space. I love when an ER can prove to me it doesn’t need a ton of room to be good. I’ve been really impressed with both of their rooms in how grounded the puzzles feel in their historical context! A lot of fun and clever moments. Overall, a top room during our visit to Scotland. Big shout out the Beth- she really elevated an already great escape room to a fantastic one! BETH- my friend and I both agree you belong on the stage!! 😆👏🎭

Innovative room which revolves around the ‘cabinet’ in the name of the room. Fairly puzzle heavy, well decorated room. Puzzles are on theme and generally very clever. Very friendly and enthusiastic game master.

Brilliantly themed room with a super enthusiastic host and great novel puzzles.