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From Edinburgh to Rosslyn Chapel, Glenkinchie Distillery and more
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Highlights

  • Explore Scotland's folklore, lochs, rugged landscapes, and centuries-old stories with an engaging introduction to the Scottish Borders on this full-day tour.
  • Travel through gently rolling countryside to some of the region's most well-known landmarks after boarding the coach.
  • Visit Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its intricate carvings and legends linked to the Knights Templar and The Da Vinci Code.
  • Discover Melrose, a historic market town known for the atmospheric ruins of Melrose Abbey where Robert the Bruce is buried.
  • Enjoy scenic viewpoints including Scott's View, which overlooks the River Tweed and inspired Sir Walter Scott.
  • Conclude your day at Glenkinchie Distillery, learning about traditional whisky production and tasting Scotland's celebrated 'water of life'.

Your Experience

If Scotland's folklore, lochs, rugged landscapes and centuries-old stories spark your curiosity, this full-day tour offers an engaging introduction to the Scottish Borders. After boarding the coach, you'll travel through gently rolling countryside to some of the region's most well-known landmarks.

Highlights

One of the highlights is Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its intricate carvings and the legends and symbolism that surround it, including links to the Knights Templar and The Da Vinci Code. You'll also have time to explore Melrose, a historic market town best known for the atmospheric ruins of Melrose Abbey, where the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried.

Scenic viewpoints are part of the journey too, including a stop at Scott's View, which overlooks the River Tweed and the surrounding hills that inspired Sir Walter Scott. The day concludes at Glenkinchie Distillery, the Lowland home of Johnnie Walker. Here, you'll learn about traditional whisky production and, if you wish, enjoy a tasting of Scotland's celebrated "water of life".

Combining storytelling, historic sites, sweeping scenery and local traditions, this tour offers a taste of Scotland in a single, well-paced day. Duration: Lasts 9 hours.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: The tour departs from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. Check-in opens 15 minutes before departure time and closes 5 minutes before departure time.(Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, UK)
  • Accessibility:Some locations may present accessibility challenges due to their geography and architecture. If you're a wheelchair user or have reduced mobility, please contact the local partner in advance. You'll find the contact details on your voucher after booking
  • Extra fees to be paid on-site:Attraction visits are optional. Prices are as follows: Rosslyn Chapel: Adults: £12.00, Concession: £10.00, Children: Free; Melrose Abbey: Adults: £8.50, Concession: £6.80, Children: £5.00; Glenkinchie Distillery: Adults: £14.00
  • Know in advance:The driver-guide conducts the tour in English. Written translations of the commentary are available in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian and Mandarin Chinese and can be requested from the local partner in advance
  • The itinerary may change at any time due to weather conditions, traffic, attraction availability or other unforeseen circumstances
  • The local partner reserves the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants isn't reached
  • The minimum age for this tour is 4. The minimum age for the tour of the distillery is 8
  • Remember to bring:Warm and/or waterproof clothing
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun cream or a hat on sunny days

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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