Rosslyn Chapel, the Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery
Departs Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays
Our one day tour from Edinburgh 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 leads you from
the spiritual to the spiritful with 'a tour and a taste' at a small and rare malt whisky distillery.
Departing: 09.30
Travel out of the city to the village of Roslin,
and make 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. 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.
Leaving Rosslyn, 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, birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens and location of Melrose
Abbey. Founded in 660, it is 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 the return journey, travel via St. Boswells and
pause for a photo stop at Scott's View, where you
can enjoy magnificent scenic views. The journey
north takes you to Pencaitland, where you will
visit the charming Glenkinchie Distillery*, one of
few Lowland distilleries in Scotland for a whisky
tour. Here you can enjoy "a tour and a taste",
learn more about "the water of life" and sample
some of Glenkinchie's finest malts. You will then
return to Edinburgh.
*Optional Extra