Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders and Glenkinchie Distillery Tour

Tour ID: 1012 Tour Theme: Edinburgh Day Tours (Group Tours) This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 1 Day - 8 Hours approx.
	Operated by: Timberbush Tours

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Tour Description:


Enjoy a day tour to the intriguing Rosslyn Chapel, experience the pretty Border town of Melrose and explore its Abbey, and then led from the spiritual to the spiritful with a tour and a taste at Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery.

From our start point by Edinburgh Castle we head out of the city to the unassuming little village of Roslin, making our first stop at Rosslyn Chapel, the 'Chapel of Codes', with its Templar and freemasonry associations; the chapel also well-known for featuring in Dan Brown's blockbusting novel "The Da Vinci Code."

We  then move on to visit the mystical Rosslyn Glen, and the ancient Castle of the same name, ancestral home of the Sinclair family, as well as the nearby battlefield where a Scots army defeated three English armies in the same day!

Leaving Rosslyn we commence our journey 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. 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 time to explore Melrose and its Abbey.

On our return journey, we travel north to Pencaitland  where we visit Glenkinchie Distillery -  one of few Lowland whisky distilleries in Scotland - for an optional 'tour and a taste' and to learn more about the 'water of life' before we return to Edinburgh.

Tour Highlights: Rosslyn Chapel, Temple Village, Melrose & Abbey, Glenkinchie Distillery

Optional Extras: Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, Glenkinchie Distillery

For departure details refer to the "Prices, Dates, and What's Included" Section...

Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders and Glenkinchie Distillery Tour

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

Departure Days: Monday & Thursday throughout the year

From Edinburgh
Departs: 09.45am / Returns: 05.30pm
Edinburgh tours depart from 555 Castlehill, just below the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, at the top of the Royal Mile.
(*Please ensure you arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before departure as we are unable to refund missed tours. see map)

Prices
- Price: £29.00
- Discount: £27.00
**Note: All prices are in British Pound Sterling (Currency Converter)
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The Tour Includes:
- Transportation in a contemporary, air-conditioned Mercedes mini-coach, plus the tour services of our great, knowledgeable driver-guides, who have a passion for Scotland and for what they do. Adult customers receive a free miniature of The Famous Grouse whisky (on all Glasgow tours and selected Edinburgh tours), and you also get access to a selection of free discount vouchers including visitor attractions, sightseeing, restaurants and shopping with the Timberbush Pocket Pass

Not Included:
- Food, drink, visitor attraction entry fees and activities such as cruises are not included in the tour price but these are optional and we can advise you of the costs before you book.

Important Information:
- We recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing for the changeable Scottish weather, and because you will have the opportunities for walks on some of our tours. You should wear comfortable shoes for walking, take a sunblock and/or a hat for sunny days and don't forget your camera!

You can also take cold food and drink on the coach if you wish but you will always have stops for eating and drinking - your driver will inform you of the options on the tour.

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