Small-Group Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders Full-Day Tour

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Duration: 7h
Location: Rosslyn Chapel, Chapel Loan Roslin, Midlothian, EH25 9PU, United Kingdom | Midlothian, United Kingdom


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Charm, architecture & cryptic carvings of the Rosslyn Chapel
Sweeping countryside vistas at the Scott's View lookout
Magnificent ruins of Melrose Abbey & the Wallace Monument
Captivating history of the Lothian Region & Scottish Borders
Maximum of 16 passengers for a personalized experience

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Rosslyn Chapel and the Scottish Borders
Roundtrip transportation to and from central Edinburgh
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Dig into the history and heritage that envelop the Lothian region on this full-day guided tour. Explore the inspiring landscapes of the Scottish Borders and visit the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel to be captivated by tales of Masonic symbolism.

Your morning starts with a drive down to the Scottish Borders. Stop at the Scott’s View lookout point to take in far-reaching vistas over the verdant valley of the River Tweed and the 3 peaks of Eildon Hill. This was a favorite viewpoint of writer Sir Walter Scott—make sure to photograph one of the most famous views in Scotland before making your way to the Victorian stone tower of the Wallace Monument.

Continue to the tiny town of Melrose, home to the magnificent ruins of the Melrose Abbey. Dating back to 1136, this former Cistercian monastery is 1 of 4 Border abbeys founded by King David and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart. See if you can spot the comical gargoyle of a bagpipe-playing pig hidden amid the graceful architecture before enjoying lunch and continuing on to Roslin.

In Roslin—the battle site of the First War of Scottish Independence—visit the enigmatic, ornately carved Rosslyn Chapel. This mysterious and charming building is known for its cryptic carvings, and captivating legends about Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, and the Holy Grail, and the chapel features in Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. Admire the exceptional architecture before returning to Edinburgh.