Hidden Hawick

09/10/2023

21/09/2023

Ordered a copy of the Edinburgh Mystery as 'research' for the Hidden Hawick visitor guide.

🎁 Perfect gift idea..

20/09/2023

14/09/2023

Where is this Hidden in Hawick?

It's quiz time again!....Where am I?

14/09/2023

Read about plans for Hidden Hawick after the hunt...

It is a treasure hunt game which aims to put Hawick on the map as a tourist destination and has a £1,000 gold ring as a prize.

14/09/2023

Curious how to play Hidden Hawick? This post covers what to look for, rules of play, and how to clim the treasure.

Happy Hunting
HM

14/09/2023

HOW TO PLAY
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Everything you need to begin your quest for the gold is in the Hidden Hawick deck of cards. This includes the first clue.

After the first clue, there are four golden plaques to find around the Hawick area.

Hunt Master cannot comment on, confirm or deny any solutions or theories regarding the clues and their locations.

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RULES
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To claim the golden treasure as your prize you must first complete the contract with Hunt Master. While it is not legally binding, there are rules of play you must follow. Breaching these rules will forfeit your claim to the gold.

The rules are as follows:

Leave your shovels in the shed. Do not dig up sites on a whim.

Any attempt to tamper with, damage or remove clues from their sites will forfeit your right to claim the treasure.

You will not be asked to trespass or go anywhere dangerous, only to get your hands dirty.

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CLAIMING THE TREASURE
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When you are ready to make a guess at the treasure location, you must first be able to tell Hunt Master exactly where the previous four clues are located.

This can be done with photographic evidence or specific descriptions using the Treasure Acquisition Form (pinned at top of Hidden Hawick page).

Only after providing four correct answers will Hunt Master then be able to accept a solution to the treasure location.

Upon receiving a successful solution you will be invited to a secret unearthing ceremony where you will be presented the final key to the code, and with it, the completion of your contract.

The gold is yours.

Happy Hunting,
HM

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DISCLAIMER
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Hidden Hawick, hiking, backpacking and other outdoor activities involve risk to both persons and property.

There are many variables including, but not limited to, weather, fitness level, terrain features and outdoor experience, that must be considered prior to participating in the game.

Be prepared for your journey and be sure to check the current weather and conditions before heading outdoors. Always exercise common sense and caution.

In no way shall Hidden Hawick be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with the participation of the Hidden Hawick treasure hunt game.

By participating in the treasure hunt you accept responsibility for your own safety and that of younger treasure hunters.

You must adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. If you are unfamiliar with the code, please make yourself aware before you venture out into the world.

14/09/2023

Treasure Acquisition Form
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When you are ready to guess the treasure location, you must first tell Hunt Master exactly where the previous four clues are located using photographic evidence or specific descriptions.

You may be asked to provide further details of how you arrived at your solutions.

If you are hunting as part of a team please elect one member as representative.

Copy the below form, fill in your solutions, and send to Hidden Hawick as a message. Hunt Master will respond as soon as possible.

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Treasure Acquisition Form

Name:

Team Members:

Date:

Clue 1 Location:

Clue 2 Location:

Clue 3 Location:

Clue 4 Location:

14/09/2023

📣 Dorward’s Giftware & Lighting is now an Official Merchant of Hidden Hawick 📣

The deck of cards with the first clue are available here.

Happy Hunting
HM

07/09/2023

📣 Pavilion Cafe Hawick is now an Official Merchant of Hidden Hawick 📣

What better way to crack the clues than with a cup of coffee sat in the treasure that is Wilton Lodge Park.

Happy Hunting
HM

05/09/2023

GIVEAWAY
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Hidden Hawick Starter Kit:

▪️x2 Decks of Cards (for you and a treasure hunting partner)
▪️x2 A3 Art Prints
▪️Hidden Hawick Stickers
▪️Treasure Hunt Notebooks
▪️Companion to Hawick Book
▪️Sticky Notes

How to Enter:

- Must be following the Hidden Hawick page.
- Tag your treasure hunt partner in the comments.
- Share This Post.

The winner will receive a message from this page on Sunday 10th September.

Good Luck & Happy Hunting,
Hunt Master

05/09/2023

📣 Scrummy & Scrumpy is now an Official Merchant of Hidden Hawick 📣

Find the cards here among their selection of locally sourced food and drink.

Who else should stock Hidden Hawick? Leave a comment.

Happy Hunting
HM

04/09/2023

Hidden Hawick
Community Forum
(Ask Questions Here)

01/09/2023

Incase you missed it, here is the Hidden Hawick film. Uniting the history we know and the mystery we don't.

What would you call the film? Leave a comment!
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5JLSQRxFI&ab_channel=HuntMaster

Dawn Eva

Join the Hidden Hawick treasure hunt:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092835351238Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/huntmaster.design/...

31/08/2023

Fancy Drawers is proud to sponsor Hidden Hawick
I have 8 packs of cards available to locals
Please DM for collection details
Happy Hunting!

31/08/2023

As proud supporters of Hidden Hawick we have 3 packets of their playing cards to give out to locals who might like them! 🤝

Not only are they playing cards, but they also are the first thing needed to start the Hidden Hawick treasure hunt! More information available on the Hidden Hawick page!

To 🥳 WIN 🥳 a pack of these cards, simply like this post and tag someone below who you think would also enjoy a pack of these cards!

25/08/2023

SECOND CLUE HAS BEEN FOUND

22/08/2023

📣 At The Riversedge and Hev a Bogle are now Official Merchants of Hidden Hawick 📣

Hev a bogle and see if you can find the cards here among the other treasures.

Where would you like to see Hidden Hawick?

Happy Hunting
HM

18/08/2023

📣 No.3 is now an Official Merchant of Hidden Hawick 📣

The deck of cards with the first clue are available here.

Where would you like to see ?

Happy Hunting
HM

17/08/2023

📣 Robbie Pringle’s Fresh Food Produce serves up Hidden Hawick 📣

Very happy to see Hidden Hawick among Hawick Balls and his haggis.

Tag another shop you would like to see with .

Happy Hunting
HM

16/08/2023

📣 Find Hidden Hawick at Gilroy's, Howegate, Hawick 📣

The deck of cards holding the first clue are available here.

Tag a shop you think would be a fitting place to stock .

Happy Hunting
HM

15/08/2023

Where to buy Hidden Hawick
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▪️The Queen's Head Hawick
▪️Pavilion Cafe Hawick
▪️At The Riversedge
▪️Hev a Bogle
▪️Scrummy & Scrumpy
▪️Dorward’s Giftware & Lighting
▪️No.3
▪️Gilroy's, Howegate, Hawick
▪️Robbie Pringle’s Fresh Food Produce
▪️Johnsons Of Elgin, Hawick

More coming soon...

15/08/2023

📣 Johnstons of Elgin is now an Official Merchant of Hidden Hawick 📣

The deck of cards with the first clue are now available here.

Where would you like to see on a shelf? Tag in the comments!

Happy Hunting
HM

12/08/2023

The Queen's Head Hawick is now an Official Merchant of Hidden Hawick.

The deck of cards holding the first clue to the treasure are now available here.

Hidden in each deck is a card entitling the bearer to 5% off at Queen's Head until the ring is found.

If you would like to join the list of Official Merchants, get in touch.

10/08/2023

***THE NEXT CLUE HAS BEEN DISCOVERED***

Once a clue has been discovered, it is still able to be found by anyone who cracks the first clue.

10/08/2023

How is everyone getting on with the first clue?

Please send any photos and stories of your explorations. These will not be shared, Hunt Master's eyes only.

On another note, I see some of you have also managed to crack the code on the Rune Card.

Happy Hunting
HM

08/08/2023

Watch the Hidden Hawick film
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT5JLSQRxFI&ab_channel=HuntMaster

Dawn Eva

Join the Hidden Hawick treasure hunt:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092835351238Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/huntmaster.design/...

07/08/2023

Hidden Hawick film out tomorrow!

Dawn Eva

06/08/2023

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Grand Opening Ceremony.

It was great to get all you hunters in on place and premier the Hidden Hawick film made by Dawn Eva.

Happy Hunting
HM

03/08/2023

I'd like to share some behind the scenes...

The countdown to the Grand Opening Ceremony is underway.

The Hidden Hawick artwork style was heavily influenced by Draplin Design Co. thick lines collection.

After exploring different styles, this one offered a simple way to present the landmarks of Hawick. Nothing crusty here.

Huge gratitude. I’d like to send a pack of the Hidden Hawick cards as a thanks.

Happy Hunting
HM

21/07/2023

Hidden Merch giveaway on Instagram
Follow .design to see where they are hidden!

Happy Hunting

20/07/2023

Can you figure out the answer to the Reiver's Riddle? (10/12 Easter Eggs Found)

12/07/2023

9 of 12 Easter Eggs have been handed in at The Queen's Head Hawick.

3 remaining to reveal the answer to the Reiver's Riddle.

Happy Hunting,
HM

06/07/2023

Easter Egg Hunt

To keep you keen hunters entertained while we await the arrival of the cards, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend.

I am hiding a load of Hidden Hawick merch around the town for you to discover. Each will come with the translated Reiver's Riddle.

Among the merch will be 12 Easter Eggs that you must find to reveal the answer to the riddle.

How to play:
1. Find an Easter Egg.
2. Post a photo of your find.
3. Tag &
4. Hand in to Queen's Head.
5. When all Easter Eggs have been found and delivered the answer to the riddle will be revealed.

Happy Hunting,
HM

30/06/2023

Can anyone translate this?

Discovery of 500-Year-Old Scroll Containing Mysterious ‘Reiver’s Riddle’ May Help Unravel Hawick's History (Read On)

In a thrilling turn of events, an archaeological excavation has unearthed a remarkable artefact—a 500-year-old scroll shrouded in mystery. The ancient parchment presents a riddle that has left historians and locals intrigued.

The discovery took place on the outskirts of Hawick. As the team carefully excavated the site, they stumbled upon a hidden chamber, within which lay the remarkably well-preserved scroll.

Experts believe that this scroll, written in elegant calligraphy, was created during a pivotal period in Hawick's history. Its enigmatic contents appear to be a riddle. As word of the discovery spreads, historians and enthusiasts eagerly await the riddle's solution and the insights it may reveal about Hawick's past.

The archaeological team has wasted no time in commencing extensive research and deciphering the scroll's hidden messages. They have enlisted the help of linguists, historians, and puzzle enthusiasts to crack the riddle's code and unveil its hidden meanings.

If successful, the findings could shed light on pivotal events, or figures that have shaped Hawick centuries ago. The newfound knowledge may not only enhance our understanding of the town's history but also enrich the celebrations and traditions that Hawick cherishes to this day.

Leave a comment with your solution.

29/06/2023

Last Chance!

Less than 24 hours to pre-order the Hidden Hawick cards. Get them before they're available to public, and have more time to crack the first clue leading to the gold treasure worth £1000.

Follow the link:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dafidesign/hidden-hawick-a-treasure-hunt?ref=discovery&term=hidden%20hawick&fbclid=IwAR3dPjy3hjWPIF1VAJ7EHRngS6xmgMO5PkA2NHv94sNgCX3JgIvRiatdWnQ

Huge thanks again to everyone who helped Hidden Hawick move forward. Can't wait to launch.

Until then, remember, look closer at the everyday and keep your eyes peeled for treasure hunt teasers coming soon.

Happy Hunting,
HM

27/06/2023

Here's a closer look at the treasure.

The handcrafted ring was created at the Johnny Armstrong Centre, a place rich in local legend. A perfect fit for Hidden Hawick.

2 days left to pre-order your mysterious deck of cards. After that they wont be available until the launch in August.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dafidesign/hidden-hawick-a-treasure-hunt?ref=discovery&term=hidden%20hawick&fbclid=IwAR3dPjy3hjWPIF1VAJ7EHRngS6xmgMO5PkA2NHv94sNgCX3JgIvRiatdWnQ

Happy Hunting,
HM