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Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Abbotsford House Tour from Edinburgh

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About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply
✔ Best-in-class experience
✔ No booking fees

DURATION: 8 hours
STARTING TIME: 8.30 am
LANGUAGES: English
DISTANCE COVERED: 85 miles
OPEN SEASONS: Year-round
MEETING POINT: Outside the Green Ensign Ewart pub
WHO CAN COME: This Rosslyn Chapel tour is suitable for everyone above the age of 4

Overview

Join a one-day tour from Edinburgh that takes you on a visit to the intriguing Rosslyn Chapel, lets you experience the pretty Border town of Melrose and explore its Abbey, and then visits Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott.

◾ Visit Rosslyn Chapel described as the "Library in Stone" and learn of the myths and legends surrounding the chapel
◾ Travel into the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in hills, valleys, rivers and moorland
◾ Experience Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott located on the banks of the River Tweed, surrounded by beautiful gardens

About this experience

✔ Health & safety measures apply

✔ Best-in-class experience

✔ No booking fees



DURATION: 8 hours

STARTING TIME: 8.30 am

LANGUAGES: English

DISTANCE COVERED: 85 miles

OPEN SEASONS: Year-round

MEETING POINT: Outside the Green Ensign Ewart pub

WHO CAN COME: This Rosslyn Chapel tour is suitable for everyone above the age of 4

Description - What to expect

Start your Rosslyn Chapel tour by Edinburgh Castle and head out of the city to the village of Roslin, making your 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. 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.



Leaving Rosslyn behind, continue into the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in hills, valleys, rivers and moorland, as well as being the traditional home to Scottish rugby. Travel to the historic town of Melrose, the birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and the location of Melrose Abbey, founded in 660, said to be the burial place of the casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce. Here you will stop for lunch and have free time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.



On your return journey, you will visit Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott. The mansion was built in the 1800s and is located on the banks of the River Tweed, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Learn about the life of Sir Walter Scott and enjoy a tour of the grounds and gardens before your return to Edinburgh, where your day tour ends.

Free Cancellation

Free cancellation is available for this Rosslyn Chapel tour up to 48 hours before the start of the experience

What's included, what's not

✔ Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
✔ Luxury modern air-conditioned coach
✖ Entrance to attractions
✖ Food and drinks

Description - What to expect

Start your Rosslyn Chapel tour by Edinburgh Castle and head out of the city to the village of Roslin, making your 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. 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.

Leaving Rosslyn behind, continue into the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in hills, valleys, rivers and moorland, as well as being the traditional home to Scottish rugby. Travel to the historic town of Melrose, the birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and the location of Melrose Abbey, founded in 660, said to be the burial place of the casket containing the heart of Robert the Bruce. Here you will stop for lunch and have free time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.

On your return journey, you will visit Abbotsford House, the home of Sir Walter Scott. The mansion was built in the 1800s and is located on the banks of the River Tweed, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Learn about the life of Sir Walter Scott and enjoy a tour of the grounds and gardens before your return to Edinburgh, where your day tour ends.