The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots [prev. The Blunt Axe]

The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots [prev. The Blunt Axe]

Very positive (34 ratings)

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Mary Queen of Scots led a dramatic, bloody life saturated in murder, deceit and treachery. Throughout her life Mary was repeatedly deceived by a group of immoral Scottish Nobles. So ruthless were their acts they even murdered her best friend David Rizzio, by stabbing him over 50 times as she watched helplessly. Towards the end of her life she sought refuge, trusting in her cousin Queen Elizabeth I. She was lured to her death, as Elizabeth coldly ordered her execution. Mary met her tragic end, beheaded by three gruesome strikes of a blunt axe. The brutality of Mary’s life gave rise to a vengeful spirit. Following countless unexplained deaths, authorities closed Sandyford Castle and erased its existence from history. The haunted castle has lay derelict and abandoned for centuries. You are part of a group of spiritual mediums who are determined to uncover the secrets of Mary’s life. You have ignored all warnings and remain resolute in your determination to lay her malefic ghost to rest. Will you succeed, or will you become another victim of the castle?

  • 2-6
  • 60 mins
  • Expert
  • Spooky

Ratings

All ratings (34)

Very positive

Gameplay
Very positive
Atmosphere
Very positive
Customer service
Very positive

Reviews

@cloudylemonade
cloudylemonade

12 escape rooms

We had a fab time at the Ghost of Mary… a little frustrating to start with but tonnes of puzzles and some interesting use of tech. Our GM Edi was lovely and really helpful!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

Mechanical

Ideal number of players

3

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

12

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Easy

Jul 31, 2025 | Experienced Jul 31, 2025

m

msilcox

97 escape rooms

Really amazing experience. Amy, our GM, was excellent, giving nudges at just the right moments. Although there are quite a lot of puzzles, none of them required implausible leaps of logic. A lot of traditional locks, but enough other elements to make it stand out. Definitely recommended if you’re visiting Glasgow!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Hard

Game tech

Mechanical

Good mix of both

Ideal number of players

3

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

12

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Accessibility

The business is up 3 flights of curving stairs! So while the game is mobility friendly, the venue is a bit challenging. Some colour recognition also needed.

Easy to find location

Yes

Parking

Limited

Jul 24, 2025 | Experienced Jul 24, 2025
@aprildxo
aprildxo

49 escape rooms

As I am not really a history fan, I didn’t expect to like this room as much as I did! It’s definitely the hardest escape room I have ever done though. Some puzzle require a lot of thinking outside the box so I’d say to go with more people if possible! The use of technology is fab in this room. Definitely spooked us out!

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Customer service
Particularly interesting or different

Yes

Story
Difficulty

Expert

Ideal number of players

5

Scary

Spooky

Minimum age

12

Was anything broken?

No

Live actors

No

Physically active

Not at all

Dec 7, 2022
@DebExplores
DebExplores

63 escape rooms

Absolutely loved the atmosphere in this room! Creepy and with a few jump scares it’s a great introduction to anyone wanting to try a spookier room. The puzzles are more complex than the Magician’s Heist room and often require a bit more out of the box thinking. We played as a 2 but would recommend 3-4 people for most general teams.

Gameplay
Atmosphere
Aug 31, 2021 | Experienced Aug 31, 2021

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Editorial

  • I think you’ll have a good time learning a bit about Mary Queen of Scots while solving puzzles.

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