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10 hours 30 minutes
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Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) and travel to the amazing and mysterious 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, across the historic Scotland/England border and south to Hadrian’s Wall, a World Heritage Site celebrating the power – and northern limit – of the Roman Empire. Other highlights on this tour include the mighty Abbeys of Melrose and Jedburgh as you journey at a relaxed pace through the beautiful Borderlands.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
Minimum age is 5 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately
Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach
Live commentary on board
Very small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers
Food and drinks
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Attraction Entrance Fees
Rosslyn Chapel
Our first stop is Rosslyn Chapel. Scotland’s ‘best-kept secret’ has now achieved worldwide fame since the publication of ‘The Da Vinci Code’. An architectural gem, its superb stone carvings are still not fully understood. Further mystery surrounds the chapel and its association with the Knights Templar and Freemasonry. Many visitors leave with their own theory but all are amazed. The short walk through the glen to ancient Roslin Castle is also fascinating.
Melrose Abbey
Enjoy lunch in the charming town of Melrose. The stunning ruined Abbey is the final resting place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart.
655 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carol C,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
Angela is a great tour guide. She gave us a lot of information about all the sites we visited. She also explained about the history of the area we were driving through.
Robert M,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
it is a long drive to Hadrians Wall, but worth the trip! Our guide, Evan, was a wealth of knowledge and shared his country with us. Exploring Rosslyn Chapel and hearing the guide explain liberties taken by Dan Brown were fascinating, but you still wonder...stone with knights temple is really there.
Mary A,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5* Despite a long 10h journey our guide ,Angela, was so informative and entertaining that the day flew by and we learnt and discovered so many things despite being Scottish ourselves.A top class guide which motivates us to use Viator again.
Jerry L,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
Angela was a great guide. Well organized. Rosslyn Chapel is a great day out of Edinburgh if you have the time. Great stonework and history. A highlight of our week in Scotland. Hadrian’s wall Visit is at old Roman fort site. Another worth it.
Suzanne S,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
First off - Roddy made this tour a better than 5 star experience. He was kind, thoughtful, knowledgable- helping us learn in a fun way … oh and great driver too! Next, pace and elements selected and time for visits was perfect. We never felt rushed anywhere. The combination of the historical sites provided a very good picture of Scottish and English border history when combined with Roddy’s narrative. Definitely recommend!! Can’t wait to do another tour with Heart of Scotland.
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