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Halloween Audio Trail
"The Haunted Adventures of Maggie & Meg"
"Tread carefully and don’t upset the ghouls, ghosts and spirits - they will mind their business as long as you mind yours"
Prepare to be enchanted and spooked as you step into the world of dark folklore and eerie tales with our Tam O'Shanter-inspired Halloween audio trail.
As you venture through moonlit woods and misty fields, our captivating audio stories will transport you to a time when legends danced with reality. Immerse yourself in the chilling stories of the past, as you hear the hoofbeats of the headless horseman and feel the shiver down your spine at every creak of the haunted Brig O’Doon.
Bring your bravest heart and keenest senses, as this audio trail promises an unforgettable Halloween experience. Discover the thrill of the unknown, the magic of old legends, and the eerie beauty that only the season of the supernatural can bring.
Join us on the Tam O'Shanter Halloween Audio Trail – where history, mystery, and the otherworldly come together for a spine-tingling adventure like no other.
Below you can learn all about the audio trail with our interactive route map, you can learn how the trail works, preview the stories before you set off and you can discover the spooky challenges contained within the trail.
We wish you a most spooky and haunted experience.
Route Map
Rozelle Park
Delve into the enigmatic depths of Rozelle Park, where mystery and intrigue lie in wait. Within the haunted forest, four chilling story locations beckon, each concealing its own spooky secrets.
Location 1 - GOOGLE MAP LINK
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Alloway Village Hall
Travel the haunted road, past the eerie Village Hall, where the shadows whisper secrets and the echoes of lost souls linger in the night.
Location 5 - GOOGLE MAP LINK
Poet's Path
Brave the ghostly Poet's Path, where every step takes you deeper into its enchantment, but beware... if a soul pauses for too long, a most hideous fate befalls them.
Location 6 - GOOGLE MAP LINK
Alloway Auld Kirk
In the moonlight's spectral glow, witches dance beneath the ancient stones of the Auld Kirk, weaving spells and secrets into the night.
Location 7 - GOOGLE MAP LINK
Brig O'Doon
As the haunting strains of music fill the night air, join us for a ghostly ceilidh beneath the moonlight at the Brig O'Doon, where spirits twirl and revel in eternal dance.
Location 8 - GOOGLE MAP LINK
How It Works
This spooktacular audio trail is completely self-led, allowing you the freedom to enjoy the haunted experience at your own pace. You can savour every step and immerse yourself in the fantastically frightening worlds of the story.
Each location will have a QR Code. To access each story, all you need to do is scan the QR Code with your smart device (phone). You will need to have internet access.
Download the Printable Map to your device. This will show the full route and point out some historical landmarks along the way.
TOP TIP: We do recommend using Headphones. Doing this will you enable you to enjoy the audio stories in immersive 3D Audio
The Audio Trail is completely free-to-use!
The Audio Trail should be completed in order, starting with Story 1 in Rozelle Park and finishing with Story 8 at the Brig o'Doon.
Some of the stories are spookier than others. The trail and the stories are family-friendly, and come with a recommended lower age range of 7+. However, adult discretion is advised.
Trail Challenges
Ghost Hunt
Dare to venture into the realm of the supernatural? Grab your flashlight, muster your courage, and prepare to confront the unknown. The spirits are waiting, and the mysteries of the afterlife beckon. Will you rise to the challenge and uncover the hidden ghosts that dwell in the shadows?
👁️🗨️ The Hunt:
The ethereal inhabitants of this haunted realm have concealed themselves cleverly. Your challenge? To spot them, unravel their stories, and bring them back from the beyond.
📸 Capture the Spirits:
Bring your cameras and ghost-hunting equipment; you never know when a ghostly apparition might manifest before your very eyes. Document your findings and share your experiences with fellow thrill-seekers.
Anagram Quest
Prepare yourself for a bewitching brain teaser like no other! Dive headfirst into the spine-tingling world of anagrams, where ghosts of letters past await your deciphering skills. Join us on a journey through twisted words and cryptic messages in the Haunted Anagram Challenge!
🕵️ Cryptic Clues:
Hunt for LETTERS in every nook and cranny, piecing together the messages left behind by spirits. Only your keen eye and wordplay prowess can decipher these ghostly enigmas.
📸 Document Your Discoveries:
Bring your notepads and pens; you'll want to record the anagrams you conquer and the messages they reveal. Share your linguistic triumphs with fellow word enthusiasts.