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Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery from Edinburgh

Name: Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery from Edinburgh
Brand: Timberbush Tours
SKU: 6898P7
Price: 49.10 USD
Rating: 4.5 (134 reviews)

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Rosslyn Chapel the Scottish Borders and Glenkinchie Distillery

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Journey through the majestic Scottish Lowlands on this Rosslyn Chapel, and Scottish Borders tour from Edinburgh. Travel with a guide to the village of Roslin and visit the iconic Roslyn Chapel. Take a scenic route along Scotland’s border to Melrose Abbey—believed to be the burial site of King Robert the Bruce’s heart—and enjoy lunch at your leisure. Admire panoramic views over the Scottish countryside and the Tweed River from Scott’s View then return in comfort to Edinburgh.

Visit Roslyn Chapel in Roslin with a guide
Head along Scotland’s scenic border routes to Melrose Abbey
Gaze out over the Tweed River from Scott’s View

What's Included

Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Attraction Tickets

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

521-523 Lawnmarket
521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PE, UK

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Rosslyn Chapel

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Melrose Abbey

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Glenkinchie Distillery

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age is 4 years old.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Whisky at Glenkinchie Distillery can only be sold to passengers over 18 years old. You might need to show valid ID as proof of age.
Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to join the distillery tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

JoshDavison

We were blessed with a second day with tour guide Stuart and learned even more about Scotland. It's obvious Stuart is a proud Scot who loves his homeland and is eager to share it with everyone. The churches were interesting to see and learn about, but James and I both loved the tour thanks to Stuart. Regrettably we never got to see the Glasgow Rangers, but would never would have considered a Trio if not for Stuart. He has a contagious energy for Scotland. Thanks for everything Stuart. Please look us up if you ever visit Indianapolis, we'd love to return the favor.

Reviews

4.5

134 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Gary_P, Aug 2023

The guide was overly chatty and kept spewing out facts and information with no rhyme or reason. The minibus was very mini and had restricted legroom . Overall, not worth the time.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi Gary_P, Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that you felt the driver-guide was overly chatty. With thousands of passengers on our tours each month it is difficult to please everyone with the commentary we provide. Our coaches have industry standard sized seats and space for legs. I hope you enjoyed seeing Scotland and will return to our beautiful country again. Best wishes, Jodie

Fun tour with a great guide

JoshDavison, Aug 2023

Not a great tour choice when your time is limited.

Bruce_C, Jul 2023

Not enough time provided for the stop at Roslyn Chapel. Melrose was a disappointing choice for a tour destination. Great people at Timberbush though.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Bruce_C, Many thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear you found the stop at Rosslyn Chapel too short. We allocate 1.5 hours here which is in line with their entry time slots. We tend to have quite a few customers interested in Melrose Abbey, which is why this is part of the tour, but understand it might not be of interest to everyone. We hope to be able to welcome you on tour again in the future. Best wishes, Lisa

The dad jokes never stop...

Kitty_E, Jun 2023

This was an amazing tour. Marty made the experience exceptional! Helen at Glenkenchie was a delight! Can't wait to come back and experience even more of what Edinburgh has to offer.

Don’t miss visiting Rosalyn Chapel and Meltose Abbey and Glenkinchie for the day

merlinandjester, May 2023

Wonderful day touring these fantastic sites with Peter as a guide and driver . He did a great job and made sure we knew when interesting things were coming up . Really enjoyed his commentary .

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hi there, thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely time out on tour with Peter and enjoyed his commentary. We will be sure to pass your kind words over to him. We agree, Rosslyn chapel, Melrose Abbey and Glenkinchie are great attractions and shouldn't be missed. We are very glad you enjoyed your day and we hope we will see you again on tour with us. All the best, Luisa

Very knowledgeable and...

Rebecca_P, Apr 2023

Very knowledgeable and punctual driver. Always made sure we were present before taking off to the next destination. Beautiful countryside and whiskey. Definitely would recommend.. the people at glenkinski are the most hospitable people I have ever met.

So much history

Marchelle_R, Apr 2023

Rosalyn chapel has so much history. The 9.00 fee covered the 15 minute presentation by a member of the working church. So much to see and learn about the history! The Abby where Robert the Bruce’s heart was but a skeleton - they are going thru renovation but it was so interesting to see it this was. We could not walk thru as the. Ceiling could fall down. It may take up to five years or more until we can see it inside -the Glenkinchi was a fun tour with three samples at the end! Stephanie was our guide from France - she was awesome! All in all- very nice

Love scotland!

Jonathan_J, Mar 2023

We had the opportunity to go on a 2nd timberbush tour with our guide Jim and it was great! A pleasant ride through the scottish borderlands to see rosslyn chapel, melrose abbey and the glenkinchie distillery. There were a couple of negative co-guests who complained they were cold/hot/had to pay for their own add-ons...just generally drags. Jim handled them professionally and graciously. He saved the day. He never ceased his kindness toward all. Much respect. The scenery is stunning. All proprietary individuals we encountered were wonderful as well. Lovely day!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery tour. We are very pleased to hear that you decided to join us on two different tours. We are also very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with our driver-guide Jim. We will be sure to inform him of your kind comments. We would be very happy to welcome you on a third tour with Timberbush Tours in the future! Best wishes, Luisa

Great!

Susan_D, Oct 2022

The Kelpies are a must see. Graham was our driver and he was great. Good balance between talking and music. Rosslyn Chapel was incredible. The stone carving must be seen to be believed. The Scottish Borders are a well kept secret.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you had great time with Graham! Rosslyn chapel is certainly unmatched in some of its carvings and we are glad you agree with us that the Scottish borders are one of the best kept secrets. We hope we will see you on tour in the future! best wishes, Ciara

History and beauty

Otilia_M, Jul 2022

Our first tour with Timberbush Tours, did not start particularly well, mostly due to an unexpected delay caused by car problems. Still, we more than made up for it, and what started as a disappointment turned soon into a resounding success, in no small measure due to our driver/guide, Adrian. He was kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable, but, most importantly, truly caring about the desires and needs of his passengers. He allowed us extra time when asked, and facilitated our entrance to both Rossylin Chapel and Abbotsford, so that we did not need to wait in line. While Timberbush may do well to improve its management (and avoid delays and overbooking), its true assets are its drivers, who are able to make up for the managerial mistakes.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Hi there, thank you for your review! I'm sorry to hear there was a wee bit of a bumpy start to your day - but it's fab that Adrian more than made up for it by being super kind, accommodating and knowledgeable, and really going the extra mile for you all. Hopefully we will see you again soon. All the best, David

Great tour with Stuart

Jim_N, Jul 2022

Stuart was a great guide. He's very knowledgeable about the area and its history. He was personable and engaging.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi there, thank you for your review! I'm really pleased to hear that you had a great time out on tour with Stuart and that he was a great guide, full of knowledge and history about the areas you visited. Hopefully we will see you on another tour some day soon! All the best, David

Informative and fun

Joel_L, Jul 2022

Every location on this tour was wonderful. Craig was a magnificent guide and went above and beyond even taking us to an extra hidden gem along the way.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi there, thank you for your review! It's great to hear that you had such a great time on our Rosslyn Chapel tour and got to visit a wee extra hidden gem as well. Hopefully we will see you on another tour some day soon! All the best, David

Great day and well worth the cost

Robert_G, Jul 2022

Great day tour, perfect length and our guide did a great job throughout the tour of providing commentary about Scotland, it’s history, and about the places we visited. Plan on paying admission to Rosslyn and Abbotsford house (about 22 GBP for both), but it’s worth it. There is also a stop for lunch in Melrose. We are at the Kings Arms and it was very good.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hi there, thank you for your review! It's great to hear that you found our Rosslyn Chapel tour to be the perfect length and a great day out. It's definitely worth paying for the optional extras as they are great stops. Hopefully we will see you on another tour some day soon! All the best, David

Best ever 8 hour day in Scotland!

John_M, Jun 2022

Sorry Rosslyn Chapel had a no photo policy inside; but I understood why. The gentleman who gave the talk was very informative & charming. Our driver & guide, Stewart, was a delight. He got to know us all! Thought there was too much time at Melrose Abbey. The place was beautiful but haunting. My favorite was Abbotsford with its gardens.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi there, John. Thank you for your review! It's great to hear that our tour was the best 8 hour day in Scotland! That tour is a great one so I'm glad you enjoyed it so much with Stuart as your driver-guide. We will take on your feedback about maybe having too much time in Melrose Abbey, but hopefully we will see you on another tour soon. All the best, David

Remembers who you are!

Colleen_J, Jun 2022

Stuart was a great guide. I was on another tour the next day and Stuart was at the same site. He walked up to me, recognized me and called me by name! Amazing considering all the clients he ferries. Shows he cares about his clients !

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi there, thank you for your review! I'm really glad you had such a good experience with Stuart and that he even recognised you the next day. Our driver-guides love what they do and really do care, so this is lovely to hear. All the best, David

I loved every minute of...

Linda_W, Jun 2022

I loved every minute of it! Stuart was an informed and friendly guide who took good care of us all day. Rosslyn Chapel and the castle ruins were beautiful. Melrose Chapel and museum was really interesting and Abbotsford House and gardens were just stunning.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi there, Linda. Thank you for your review! It's great to hear that Stuart was a great driver-guide on your Rosslyn Chapel, Scottish Borders & Abbotsford House tour. There's some really stunning sights on that one so I'm really pleased you enjoyed it so much. Hopefully we will see you on another soon! Best wishes, David

Great trip through history

Graham_T, Oct 2021

Thoroughly enjoyed our day trip with Timberbush tours. Rosslyn chapel was amazing and full of fascinating facts and legends. Melrose was pleasant for the lunch spot and Abbotsford capped off a great day. Our tour guide was Graeme, who was friendly and informative throughout. Slightly disappointed we didn’t visit the distillery due to Covid restrictions. This is only reason for a dropped star, as trip advertised on Viator as still including the whisky tasting. Overall though, great trip and well run by Timberbush.

Amazing tour of the Scottish countryside, Rosslyn Chapel and Whisky Distillery with family!!

yourimaxim7, Jan 2020

Timberbush tours gave us an amazing guide (Adrian) who told us so many stories of the history and facts about Scotland! Adrian was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who was very patient with our big family. Rosslyn Chapel was a charming visit and the whisky distillery opened our eyes to the fascinating process of whisky making. The Scottish countryside was absolutely breathtaking! We would definitely come back again :)

A Great Day

Michael_V, Dec 2019

A wonderful way to spend a day, see some interesting sites and enjoy the Scottish countryside. Our guide was very professional, and pleasant. He kept the trip interesting.

Rosslyn and Distillery

Mauricio G, Nov 2019

Good tour nothing spectacular, unfortunately I booked it last minute and they did not have it spanish speaking and they forgot the written fact sheet about the tour. The guide was super nice and helped a lot his name was Andrew

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