Rosslyn Chapel and Scottish Borders Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your tour takes you to the stunning 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, made world famous in Dan Brown’s book, ‘Da Vinci Code’. Here you have time to explore the chapel and find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the ‘Holy Grail’.

From here, you travel south to Melrose where you can visit the ruined Melrose abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had close connections with the Knights Templar, and legend tells that Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain.

You then get the opportunity to visit the statue of the great Scottish patriot, William Wallace and the nearby beautiful Scott’s View, overlooking the Tweed Valley, before you return to Edinburgh.*

*Please note that if your tour departs on a Sunday, this itinerary will work in reverse.

Stops:

Scott’s View Take in this splendid view of the Scottish borders, which was once Sir Walter Scott’s favourite.

William Wallace Statue This 200-year-old eccentric statue of William Wallace proudly watches over the landscape.

Melrose Abbey A beautiful and ruined Gothic abbey that may hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce.

Tweed Valley Famous for its salmon fishing, the River Tweed is surrounded by soft rolling hills.

Rosslyn Chapel A beautiful 15th-century chapel, full of impressive architecture, stone carvings, and many mysterious tales.

Finishes (approx.)
16:30 - Edinburgh Bus Station Pick Up, Gate J and Gate K, inside Edinburgh Bus Station, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ

*Please note that from 1st April 2024, your departure time will be 10:00 and your return time will be 17:00.