Tours
Rosslyn Chapel Tour (Half Day) Our most popular tour
Rosslyn Tours offers you the convenience of a courtesy pick-up from your accommodation in luxury transport where we travel 7 miles south of Edinburgh to the 15th century medieval Rosslyn Chapel.
You will receive a full guided tour with our local, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who will enlighten you in the mysteries of the Knights Templar and the many secrets surrounding Rosslyn Chapel, as well as the historical facts.
We give you the opportunity to browse the shop and relax in the tearoom for refreshments if desired. There is also a small trail through Rosslyn Glen leading to Rosslyn Castle where you can admire spectacular views of the rich wooded glen from the ruins of the castle (optional and weather permitting).
The comfort of luxury transport back to your accommodation or city centre drop-off then awaits you.
Rosslyn Chapel Guided Tour ONLY (Half / Full Day)
If you are making your own way to the chapel, our guide can arrange to meet you there for a full tour as per a half-day tour.
Rosslyn Chapel & Templar Tour (Full Day)
This full day tour allows you to investigate Rosslyn Chapel in the morning as per the ½ day tour above. We will then move on to the village of Temple (Balantradoch) to visit an old ruined chapel and burial site where the Knights Templar based their headquarters in the 12th century.
This tour is suited to those who want to investigate the Knights Templar beliefs further with a stop-off for lunch at the medieval 15th century Dalhousie Castle or the 5 star Melville Castle set in acres of woodlands.
Seton Collegiate Church on the beautiful east coast of Edinburgh is also included in your full day tour from April - October.
Rosslyn Chapel & Borders Tour (Full Day)
Visit Rosslyn Chapel in the morning followed by lunch, we then head South to the beautiful Borders town of Melrose to visit the 12th century abbey, where Robert the Bruce's heart is said to be buried. We then travel onto Abbotsford House the home of Sir Walter Scott, the 19th Century novelist, who was fascinated with Rosslyn Chapel. He wrote of the 20 barons that lie beneath Rosslyn Chapel referred to, in his work titled 'The Lay of the Last Minstrel'. Many believe Scott took the secrets of the Grail to his grave. We visit the house, grounds and the library which is filled with Masonic symbolism.
Rosslyn Chapel & Glen Full Day Tour (April-October) (Half / Full Day)
Visitors requesting a longer stay in Roslin can opt for the morning Rosslyn Chapel ½ day tour then explore Rosslyn’s rich wooded glen in the afternoon with lunch nearby.
Our expert guide will advise on Roslin’s rich variety of woodlands and wildlife. You can explore the ruins of Roslin’s explosive past where the old gun power mill lies.
For the more active – Wallace’s Cave is situated nearby where it’s said, William Wallace hid up to 70 men during the Battle of Roslin in 1303. Alternatively, enjoy the light trails that surround Roslin Glen Picnic Park and take a short stroll to admire the beautiful River Esk.
Corporate Days
We offer Corporate Days to companies looking for a day out with a difference. Small & Large parties are catered for and transport is included. Discounts are offered for larger parties.
Further Information
Due to increasing numbers of requests, we now offer our visitors chauffer and tailor made tours.
You can hire one of our expert Tour Guides and a 7 seater people carrier to take you anywhere in Scotland on a fully insured basis. Visit Glen Royal Tours for more information.
Here are our top ten requested destinations:
- STIRLING CASTLE, WALLACE’S MONUMENT (FULL DAY)
- ST. ANDREWS (FULL DAY)
- EDINBURGH CITY TOUR: CASTLE, HOLY-ROOD PALACE, LOCHS (1/2 & FULL DAY)
- EAST LOTHIAN WHISKY TRAIL SCENIC COASTAL ROUTE (1/2 &DAY)
- BORDERS, MELROSE ABBEY (FULL DAY)
- LOCH LOMOND (FULL DAY)
- GLASGOW SIGHT SEEING (FULL DAY)
- GOLF DAY VARIOUS COURSES ON OFFER (1/2 & FULL DAY)
- SPA DAY DALHOUSIE CASTLE, STOBO CASTLE (1/2 & FULL DAY)
- EDINBURGH OR GLASGOW SHOPPING TRIP (1/2 & FULL DAY)
Prices for the above are based on individual tours.
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Times can be adjusted to suit your own schedule.
Lunch is NOT included in the cost.
If you have an alternative tour in mind that is not listed, please contact us as we aim to deliver on our visitors requests.
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