Leaving the centre of Edinburgh, we travel out of the city to the small village of Roslin, where we stop to visit Rosslyn Chapel.
This mysterious building dates back to the 1400s and is famous for its links to the Knights Templar. There are countless myths and legends connected to this mysterious building, none of which can be proved or disproved as fact.
The interior boasts ornate carvings, many with biblical, floral and animal themes. On your visit, discover the tragic tale of the “Prentice Pillar” and see the images of maize carved 50 years before Christopher Columbus discovered America!
Rosslyn Chapel received Worldwide attention following Dan Brown’s book “The Da Vinci Code”, and the subsequent movie starring Tom Hanks was filmed on location here.
Head southwards through the Scottish Borders to discover lush forests, sweeping valleys and historic towns, each with its own distinct character. The area is also famous for being the traditional home to Scottish rugby.
In the historic town of Melrose, there is time to visit Melrose Abbey, founded by King David I in 1136. It was used as a Cistercian Monastery for over 450 years, although its location near the border with England meant it was attacked several times.
King Robert the Bruce loved the abbey so much that he had his heart buried within its imposing walls.
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.
Our journey north takes us to Pencaitland, where we visit the charming Glenkinchie Distillery, one of the 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.
After browsing the distillery shop for a souvenir of our visit, it’s time to join the coach for the short journey back to Edinburgh.
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