Rosslyn Chapel, Borders and Glenkinchie Distillery 1 day tour
Starting with a visit to Rosslyn Chapel you will be led from the spiritual to the spiritful with a tour of a malt whisky distillery!
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The tour
From the start point by Edinburgh Castle the tour heads out of the city to the unassuming little village of Roslin, site of Rosslyn Chapel, the 'Chapel of Codes', with its Templar and Freemasonry associations; featured in Dan Brown's blockbusting novel The Da Vinci Code.
You'll visit the mystical and mysterious Rosslyn Glen, the ancient castle of the same name, ancestral home of the Sinclairs, and nearby battlefield where a Scots army defeated three English armies in the same day!
Leaving Rosslyn the tour continues 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. You'll travel to the historic town of Melrose, birthplace of the game of Rugby Sevens, and location of Melrose Abbey, said to be the burial place of the casket thought to contain the heart of Robert The Bruce, and founded in the year 660. Here you'll stop for lunch and have time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.
On the return journey, you'll travel north to Pencaitland where you'll have the chance to visit Glenkinchie Distillery - a very special malt whisky distillery, because it's one of the few Lowland Malt distilleries - for an optional 'Tour and a Taste' before returning to Edinburgh.
This tour is run by Timberbush Tours, who have been awarded 5 stars from the Scottish Tourist Board for their tours. Please note the tour price does NOT include entry to Rosslyn Chapel or the distillery.
Departure Days
Every Monday and Thursday throughout the year.
Departure Time
- Departs: 09.45
- Returns: 17.30
Departure Point
Timberbush's Edinburgh tours depart from the Timberbush shop at 555 Castlehill, at the top of the city's Royal Mile, alongside 'The Spirit of the Tattoo Exhibition'.
Their Edinburgh departure point is illustrated by this Google Maps page.
Please ensure you arrive approximately 15 minutes before departure as missed tours are not refunded.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made by email to the email address sending the confirmation.
Please note that customers cancelling or wishing to alter any confirmed tour reservation will be charged a standard fee of £10 per passenger to cover administration costs.
The following terms and conditions apply:
- Cancellation more than 3 working days before departure - full refund less administration fee.
- Cancellation less than 3 working days before departure - no refund.
Full payment is required at the time of booking. We strongly recommend that you take out appropriate travel insurance which covers eventualities such as cancellations.
Click on the 'Make Booking' button to make your reservation. Enter your dates and requirements and complete the booking. We will confirm availability to you as soon as possible. Booking requests made over the weekend will be processed on the next working day.. Rest assured no payment will be taken if we cannot confirm the booking to you.
Rates
| Ticket Price (Per Person ) | ||
| Season | Type | |
| Standard Tour Ticket | Discount Tour Ticket | |
| All year |
£28.00 | £26.00 |
- 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.