Craigmillar Castle - Step inside what is, perhaps unfairly, referred to as Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’.

Scott’s View – Enjoy a photo stop from Scott’s View, which has been nominated as one of the best views in Britain

Melrose - Explore this picturesque Scottish Borders Town

Rosslyn Chapel - Famed worldwide for its unique beauty and the aura of mystery and magic that surrounds it. The Chapel was used for the filming of the Da Vinci Code, most of the interior scenes of the Chapel were filmed here, and the main actors Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou, were on site for a few days.

Craigmillar Castle - Step inside what is, perhaps unfairly, referred to as Edinburgh’s ‘other castle’. Standing about a mile outside the old city walls, Craigmillar Castle provided a retreat from the bustle of Scotland’s capital. Enter the castle that was so cleverly designed to repel attackers and explore it’s dark passageways. A visit wouldn’t be complete without admiring the stunning views from the top of the tower house.

Scott’s View – After leaving Craigmillar Castle, we will journey south to enjoy a photo stop from Scott’s View, which has been nominated as one of the best views in Britain.

Melrose – From Scott’s View, it is a short drive to the town of Melrose. Our stop here affords you ample opportunity to explore the town. Why not pay a visit to Melrose Abbey? This Abbey is one of the four Border Abbeys founded by King David I. It is also the where the heart of Robert the Bruce is buried, Scotland’s famous liberator. If you’d prefer to go even further back, then a visit to the Roman Heritage Centre is not be resisted, as Melrose is the site of the largest Roman camp in Scotland.

Rosslyn Chapel – Our final stop for the day. It has to be seen to be believed. Every inch of Rosslyn Chapel’s interior is decorated with ornate carvings. See if you can spot ‘The Green Men’, there are about one hundred of them carved into the stone! Admire the craftsmanship of the ‘Apprentice Pillar’ and learn the dark tale behind it. You will hear stories of Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, The Holy Grail, Solomon, Babylon and much more. If you can tear yourself away from the chapel, it is only a 10 minute walk to Rosslyn Castle. From there (if movies are your thing) you can walk on the bridge which was used in the penultimate scene in the film adaptation of The Da Vinci Code.

Scotland: Rosslyn Chapel & The Scottish Borders

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Scotland: Rosslyn Chapel & The Scottish Borders

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