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Itinerary
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Stop At: 1 Chapel Loan Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Roslin EH25 9PT Scotland

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, Abbey House Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9LG Scotland

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, Tranent, Pencaitland EH34 5ET Scotland

Our journey north takes us to Pencaitland, where we 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. Then we'll return to Edinburgh.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Scott's View, St. Boswells TD6 0AP Scotland

On our return journey, we'll travel via St. Boswells and pause for a photo stop at Scott's View, where we can enjoy glorious scenic views.

Duration: 15 minutes

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Included

Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Entry/Admission - Rosslyn Chapel
Entry/Admission - Melrose Abbey
Entry/Admission - Glenkinchie Distillery

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 5 years
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Features

Tourism

80%

Cultural

75%

Aquatic

30%

Reviews

4.6

43

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pariscan

5 | 2019-08-21

Martin was a fabulous driver and gave all kind of detail. Played scotish music and band to keep us in the moment. Very personable.

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Joyce C

5 | 2017-11-16

We had such a great time on this tour! It was a mix of history, humor, and adventure. Our guide Gregor was fantastic and so knowledgeable. He is a great asset to the team! Would recommend this tour to friends and family alike. -Molly and Eric (The Bostonians)

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James D

5 | 2017-10-07

This trip is a must see. Our tour guide was Gregor. He was dressed as a true Scot in his outfit. Was great to be able to experience seeing someone wear a kilt and work! Rosslyn Chapel had so much history. The guides within the chapel were very knowledgeable. I thought it was interesting to find out why they had a cat in the chapel, too! The added history of the Scottish borders was a treat and the stops to take pictures were greatly appreciated. I am not a whisky person but I truly enjoyed Glenkinchie Distillery. I even sampled some of the whisky during the taste test. It is amazing to see how these guides can take you to the most remote spots in those tour buses. Gregor was a pleasant guide to be with the entire day. He made sure that everyone felt welcome!

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David B

5 | 2017-08-18

Gregor ws an excellent guide as we visited sites on this tour. He provided bits of Scottish history and music as we traveled to beautiful Rosslyn Chapel and to the border town of Melrose. We had a lot of time to leisurely explore the town and visit the abbey. Our visit to Glenkinchie allowed us to sample the water of life.

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Brandon K

4 | 2017-08-05

This is a beautiful chapel. We didn't read the exclusions which is our fault, so be prepared to pay to get into the chapel and the distillery it was pricey. The price you pay is just for the bus ride. The scenery is just gorgeous!

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