EDINBURGH - 18 HOLES - FREE

EDINBURGH
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Edinburgh - 18 stops - par 52

Edinburgh is the setting for this round, where the map is the real city and the ball rolls across its actual streets. The holes are built from real attractions, starting the action at Edinburgh Castle. This is a full round of 18 holes with a par of 52. Skip is a local guide who knows the place, having spent plenty of time dodging feet for crumbs. The walk covers 5.9 mi and uses 36 portals to bridge the gaps.

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HOW IT WORKS

01

Pick a city

The course is drawn on the real street grid, so the map you play is the map you walk.

02

Putt to the pin

Drag to aim, release to swing. Buildings bounce and water costs you a stroke.

03

Sightsee between strokes

Every hole ends at an attraction. Sink the putt, read the story, walk to the next tee.

THE EDINBURGH ROUND - STOP BY STOP

STOP 1

Edinburgh Castle

Malcolm III established a royal castle on this site in the 11th century. Today, Edinburgh Castle is a castle, museum, archaeological site, and building complex located in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, a location that humans have occupied since at least the Iron Age. This scheduled monument served as a royal residence until 1633, though its residential role began to decline from the 15th century. By the 17th century, the site was principally used as a military garrison. I've always found the view from the rock to be the best spot in the city.

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STOP 2

Greyfriars Kirk

This is not merely a historic site, but a functioning parish church of the Church of Scotland. Located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Greyfriars Kirk is a church building and a civil parish. It is a category A listed building, which indicates its official status and importance. When you visit the site, you can see that the church is entirely surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. This location is a significant part of the Old Town and serves as a place of worship and community for the parish.

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STOP 3

Museum of Childhood

Founded in 1955, the Museum of Childhood is situated on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood, housing a collection of children's toys and playthings. The museum is run and owned by the City of Edinburgh Council, and admission to the museum is free for all visitors. I've noticed that the toys often make people stop in their tracks to remember their own favorites, regardless of how old they are when they walk through the doors.

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STOP 4

Scott Monument

The Scott Monument is a Victorian Gothic monument to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. It stands in Princes Street Gardens, situated opposite the former Jenners building on Princes Street. Inception of the monument was in 1840, and it is now a category A listed building. I've noticed the dark stone makes it a real landmark against the city skyline. It is the second-largest monument to a writer in the world after the José Martí monument in Havana, and it sits conveniently near Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station.

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STOP 5

Political Martyrs' Monument

Let me show you the Political Martyrs Monument, which you can find in the Old Calton Burial Ground on Calton Hill. This monument is a 90 ft (27 m) tall obelisk on a square-plan base plinth. Constructed from ashlar sandstone blocks, it was designed by Thomas Hamilton and erected in 1844. It commemorates five political reformists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is a category A listed building. I've always found the view from the hill to be a great spot for a break.

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STOP 6

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral is a cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. The building is an instance of Gothic architecture and is a category A listed building. Construction on the existing building began in the 14th century and was extended until the early 16th century. Further significant alterations were undertaken during the 19th and 20th centuries. It is also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh and is administered by the Church of Scotland. It is one of three cathedrals located in the city of Edinburgh.

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Museum of Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh is a local authority museum located at 142-146 Canongate. Formerly known as Huntly House Museum, it focuses on the origins, history and legends of the town. Inside, you can find an original copy of the National Covenant signed at Greyfriars Kirk in 1638. The museum also features a reconstruction of Field Marshal Earl Haig's headquarters on the Western Front during the Great War. I've found the Canongate stretch to be a great spot for people-watching while you head toward the entrance.

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STOP 8

Palace of Holyroodhouse

The Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Holyrood Palace, is an official residence of the monarch of the United Kingdom in Scotland. It is an instance of a country house and a category A listed building. You can find it situated at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Since the 16th century, Holyrood has served as the principal royal residence in Scotland. I've found that the walk down the Mile makes the arrival here feel like quite an event.

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STOP 9

Dynamic Earth

You will find Dynamic Earth in Holyrood, situated beside the Scottish Parliament building and at the foot of Salisbury Crags. It is a science museum and a not-for-profit visitor attraction. The centre was designed by Hopkins Architects and opened in 1999. Owned as The Dynamic Earth Charitable Trust, it is Scotland's largest interactive visitor attraction. I have noticed the crowds always look eager to get inside and start exploring the exhibits. It is a great spot to see how the city blends its modern science centres with the rugged natural landscape of the crags.

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STOP 10

The Scottish Parliament

Located in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh, the Scottish Parliament is a democratically elected body. It is the devolved, unicameral legislature of Scotland and an instance of a legislature of a constituent state. The inception of this elected legislative house was in 1999. It is also an instance of a unicameral legislature. I've noticed the area around here is always buzzing with people heading toward the halls of power, which makes it a great spot to watch the city in motion while you wait for your ball to roll.

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STOP 12

The Scotch Whisky Experience

This museum is housed in a Category B listed Victorian era school building. Founded in 1987, the attraction is now themed around Scotch whisky and welcomes 238,542 annual visitors. You can find it on Castlehill, which is part of the Royal Mile in the Old Town. The site is within the Edinburgh UNESCO World Heritage Site and sits immediately adjacent to the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. I've always found the location quite convenient for a quick fly-over of the castle walls.

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STOP 13

Ross Fountain

You will first notice the ornate cast-iron work of the Ross Fountain in West Princes Street Gardens. This fountain is a category A listed building that had an inception in 1862. It was installed in 1872 and later underwent a restoration in 2018 to keep it looking its best. I find the garden setting makes it a great spot to pause and look around the city. Whether you are passing through the gardens or stopping for a bit, the detailed metalwork is the main thing to admire here.

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STOP 15

Festival Theatre

This is not just a local playhouse; it is a major opera house and theatre building located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its inception was in 1892, and it has since become a central hub for the arts. You can pick out the scale of the place by its capacity, as it seats 1,915 following a renovation in 1994. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, as well as large-scale musical events. I've noticed the crowds get especially thick here during the annual summer Edinburgh International Festival.

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STOP 18

Edinburgh Playhouse

Let me show you the Edinburgh Playhouse, a category A listed building in Edinburgh, Scotland. Designed by architect John Fairweather, this venue began in 1929 and is owned by Ambassador Theatre Group. It is used as a movie theater, music venue, and theatre building. You can pick out the sheer scale of the place; it is the largest theatre in Scotland and the second largest in the United Kingdom after the Hammersmith Apollo, with a total of 3,059 seats. I've always found the size of the crowd here quite something.

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STOP 19

St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral (RC)

St Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral is a category B listed building designed in the Gothic Revival style. Started in 1886, the structure was designed by architect James Gillespie Graham. It is a Roman Catholic church in Edinburgh, Scotland, and functions as both a Catholic cathedral and a national shrine. The building is the seat of the Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh. You can also find it referred to as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.

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OTHER COURSES

18 HOLES - PAR 55

York

18 stops

This is a full eighteen-hole round through York. The map is the real city and the ball rolls along its actual streets, banking off the stone of the York Minster. Real attractions provide the structure for every hole. Six portals help move the ball across the 6.9 mi walk. Skip is a local guide who knows these alleys and bars by heart, provided there are no crumbs to distract him.

18 HOLES - PAR 54

Oxford

18 stops

This is Oxford. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, starting at the Bodleian Library. Real attractions are what the holes are built from. Skip is a local guide who knows the place, though he spends most of his time dodging students. This full round of 18 holes is a 6.3 mi walk with a par of 54, using 6 portals to bridge the gaps between the landmarks.

18 HOLES - PAR 57

Liverpool

18 stops

From a perch on a ledge, Liverpool looks like a perfect grid for a game. The map is the real city and the round is played on its real streets, where the Royal Liver Building and other attractions are the actual holes. This is a full 18-hole round with a par of 57, covering 7.5 mi of pavement and using 38 portals to bridge the gaps. Skip knows every nook of these streets from a bird's eye view.

9 HOLES - PAR 27

Glasgow

9 stops

Banking a ball off the red sandstone of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum feels different than hitting the glass of a modern storefront. This round follows the real streets of Glasgow, using the city's actual attractions as the holes. A quick 9-hole round covers 3.4 mi, with 22 portals to skip across the map. Skip knows every curb and cobblestone here.

18 HOLES - PAR 55

Cambridge

18 stops

Banking a ball off the stone facades of King's College Chapel requires a steady wing and a soft touch. This full round of 18 holes follows the real streets of Cambridge, using the city's actual attractions as the foundations for every hole. A few portals help the ball skip across the 6.9 mi walk to keep the pace up. Skip knows these pavements by heart and is along for the ride.

FAQ

Is it free to play?

Yes. Every course runs in the browser with no account and no install.

Do I need to be in the city?

No. The full round plays from anywhere. Walking the real route is a nice way to see the city, but it is not required.

Are the maps real?

Yes. The geometry comes from OpenStreetMap data, rendered chunky on purpose. Streets, water and parks sit where they really are.