Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery from Edinburgh
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- Live Guide
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- Day Trip
- E-Ticket
- 8 hr
Explore the legends of Rosslyn Chapel and journey through the Scottish Lowlands on this borders tour. Explore how whisky is made at Glenkinchie Distillery, owned by Johnnie Walker, and taste some of their single malt.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Timberbush Tours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rosslyn Chapel
From our starting point by Edinburgh Castle, we head out of the city to the village of Roslin, making our first stop at Rosslyn Chapel. Described as the "Library in Stone", the inside walls of Rosslyn Chapel are covered in thousands of ancient carvings, each with a story of its own. You can also learn of the myths and legends surrounding the chapel, including tales of the Knights Templar. Rosslyn Chapel's worldwide fame increased thanks to "The Da Vinci Code", Dan Brown's blockbusting novel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Melrose Abbey
We travel to the historic town of Melrose, birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and location of Melrose Abbey, founded in 660, said to be the burial place of the casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce. Here we stop for lunch and have free time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Glenkinchie Distillery
Explore lowland distillery Glenkinchie, now owned by Johnnie Walker. Join a tour to learn how whisky is made and taste some their most popular single malt.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rosslyn Chapel
From our starting point by Edinburgh Castle, we head out of the city to the village of Roslin, making our first stop at Rosslyn Chapel. Described as the "Library in Stone", the inside walls of Rosslyn Chapel are covered in thousands of ancient carvings, each with a story of its own. You can also learn of the myths and legends surrounding the chapel, including tales of the Knights Templar. Rosslyn Chapel's worldwide fame increased thanks to "The Da Vinci Code", Dan Brown's blockbusting novel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Melrose Abbey
We travel to the historic town of Melrose, birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and location of Melrose Abbey, founded in 660, said to be the burial place of the casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce. Here we stop for lunch and have free time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Glenkinchie Distillery
Explore lowland distillery Glenkinchie, now owned by Johnnie Walker. Join a tour to learn how whisky is made and taste some their most popular single malt.
Duration: 1 hour
