Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose & Glenkinchie Distillery Day Tour
Travel South from Edinburgh to visit Rosslyn Chapel (of the 'Da Vinci Code'), explore Melrose Abbey, and then be travel from the spiritual to the spiritful with a tour and dram at Glenkinchie Distillery! Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays all year.
Tour Highlights: Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose & Abbey, Scott's View, Glenkinchie Distillery
From our start point by Edinburgh Castle we head out of the city to the unassuming little village of Roslin, making our first stop at Rosslyn Chapel, the 'Chapel of Codes', with its Templar and freemasonry associations; the chapel also well-known for featuring in Dan Brown's blockbusting novel 'The Da Vinci Code.'
Leaving Rosslyn we commence our journey into the heart of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in hills, valleys, rivers and moor-land, as well as the traditional home to Scottish rugby. 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 time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.
On our return journey, we travel via St. Boswells and stop for photos at Scott's View, where we can enjoy glorious scenery. Our journey north takes us to Pencaitland where we visit the charming Glenkinchie Distillery - one of the few Lowland whisky distilleries in Scotland - for an optional 'tour and a taste' and to learn more about the 'water of life' before we return to Edinburgh.
Inclusions
Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only.
Exclusions
Optional Extras: Entrance to: Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, Glenkinchie Distillery
The Little Details
- Minimum Age: Age 5+
- Min Age: 5 years
- Tour Vehicle Type: Mini Coach
- Months of Operation: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, All Year
- Duration of Tour: Full Day
- Departure Point: Edinburgh
- Departure Point: Green Ensign Ewart pub, at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE
- Departure Time: Departs: 09.30 (please arrive 15mins prior to departure time)
- Expected return Time: Returns: 17.15
- Duration of Tour: Full Day
Rates & Dates
| Standard | Concession | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov, Dec 2018, Jan & Feb 2019 | £39 | £37 |
| March 2019 | £42 | £40 |
| April - May & October 2019, March 2020 | £40 | £38 |
| June - September 2019 + Peak | £42 | £40 |
| November 2019 - March 2020 | £39 | £37 |
Certain Dates are designated peak periods and operate High season rates as below:
- Easter - 13 April - 27 April 2019
- Spring Bank Holiday: 24 - 31 May 2019
- Christmas / New Year: 15 Dec 2019 - 4 January 2020
We offer a small discount for children between 5 and 16 years, students (you must show your student card) and seniors (adults 60 years old and over).
Booking Notes
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- Prices are quoted per person per tour
- PLEASE NOTE: Prices shown are for transport and driver-guide only.
- Reduced Discount prices are offered to persons over the age of 60, students and children under the age of 16
- Children under 5 cannot be carried on the tour.
- This tour only operates on certain days of the week
- Any booking is subject to our Booking Terms.
Cancellation Policy
Booking Terms & Conditions for this Tour:
Please note the cancellation policies for the tour. We strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance which covers eventualities such as cancellations.
Some Places We Will Visit
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Melrose
Visitor guide to Melrose in Scottish Borders includes what to see and do; and details on walks around Melrose, info on Abbeys, castles and even legends of Melrose. Also included are hotels andAccommodation in Melrose.
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