Level 2 · Detective Murder
The Lighthouse Keeper
A keeper falls to his death on a stormy island. The dog that barks at every stranger stayed silent all night.
On a storm-bound island, lighthouse keeper Ewan MacLeod has been found dead at the foot of the lamp-room stairs. No boat can land until morning. Find all 6 clues, compare the statements and the evidence, and work out who did it.
Print the six postersA4 or A3, with a QR code on every poster. Hide them in six places.
Play on screenFlip through the six clue posters on your phone, tablet or TV – no printer needed.
Name the killerReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.
The suspects
- Fiona MacLeodEwan's wife
- Jean MurrayJournalist
- Hamish BellBirdwatcher
- Dr Isla GrantIsland doctor
- Calum RossSupply boat skipper
- Rory BainAssistant keeper
Hosting tips
- Number the hiding places, or write a little hint to the next spot in the box at the bottom of each poster.
- Works for 2–30 players. Let teams compete, or play as one big detective squad.
- Allow 30–60 minutes for level 1 and up to 90 minutes for level 3.