Rosslyn Chapel, Borders & Whisky Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore the Scottish Borders from Edinburgh on a shared coach tour with an English-speaking driver-guide. Combine historic sites with an optional whisky-making tour and tasting; attraction entry is not included in the tour price.

• Explore Rosslyn Chapel's intricate carvings and links to Knights Templar legends
• Discover Melrose, the birthplace of Rugby Sevens, and its abbey, believed to hold Robert the Bruce's heart
• Choose a tour and tasting at Glenkinchie, one of the few remaining Lowland distilleries

Itinerary

1. Depart at 08:30 from Castle Terrace, outside the NCP Castle Terrace Car Park, Edinburgh EH1 2EW.
2. Explore Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey, and Glenkinchie Distillery on an 8-hour guided tour. Some attractions may be skipped due to capacity or weather conditions.
3. Return at 16:30 to Castle Terrace, outside the NCP Castle Terrace Car Park.

What's Included

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Transport by modern air-conditioned coach
• Digital guide in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Chinese

Important details

• Ages 4+ only. Children aged 4–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Children aged 4–8 cannot join the distillery tour
• Student fares require a valid student ID. Bring yours on the day
• Whisky purchases are restricted to ages 18+. Bring valid ID as proof of age
• The tour requires considerable walking and stair climbing
• The activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Admission to Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose Abbey and Glenkinchie Distillery costs extra and can be purchased on the day
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 5 minutes before departure