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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

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Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

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Join this captivating 1-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the history, legends and scenic landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. This tour explores Scotland's past with stops at the legendary Rosslyn Chapel, the charming town of Melrose, and the historic Glenkinchie Distillery, the lowland home of Johnnie Walker.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 4 years old.

Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.

Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.

Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.

Whisky at Glenkinchie Distillery can only be sold to passengers over 18 years old. You might need to show valid ID as proof of age.

Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to join the distillery tour.

Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Live commentary on board

Knowledgeable driver-guide

Food and drinks

Attraction Tickets

Gratuities

Restroom on board

WiFi on board

What To Expect

1

Rosslyn Chapel

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Melrose Abbey

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. Due to masonry inspections, there is currently no visitor access to the abbey church.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Abbotsford House from Edinburgh

Reviews

4.74

167 reviews

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  • Wonderful day.

    Valerie F,

    Sep 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful day spent touring the Chapel and the distillery. The Chapel especially was beautiful. Our driver/guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant to travel with.

  • Definitely recommend

    Anonymous,

    Sep 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent experience. The driver was friendly, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and fun. All the stops were great, especially the distillery.

  • Excellent tour

    Mahrie O,

    May 9, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We loved every bit of the experience! Thanks to our wonderful driver and all the knowledge at each stop.fabulous

  • Great day!

    Maryann D,

    Apr 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We had a great trip with Kenny. His extensive knowledge of Scotland's history and his wonderful stories made the ride very enjoyable! We felt very safe with him driving. We would recommend this trip to others!

  • Unexpected Surprises

    Marlys H,

    Mar 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The chapel was beautiful to visit. The docents gave a wonderful presentation and then we were given time to explore and look at the carvings. Photography is not allowed in the chapel, so give yourself time to explore the gift shop to satisfy something you may have seen in the chapel with a postcard, photograph, or booklet. Driving through the countryside to the whisky distillery was gorgeous as we had a blue sky day. Our tour guide stopped at points giving us the opportunity to take lots of photos. The whisky distillery was fabulous and fun to visit. The aroma alone walking into the building was worth the cost of the trip. As someone who has never tried whisky, this distillery gave me an unexpected surprise.

From £43.00

4.74
167 reviews
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