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Guided tour from Edinburgh of Rosslyn Chapel, Stirling Castle and Dunfermline Abbey

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Visit the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel
  • Admire UNESCO World Heritage Site Forth Railway Bridge
  • See Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle
What to expect

Join a guided tour from Edinburgh and visit three of the most remarkable buildings in Scotland. Visit Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle, and Rosslyn Chapel. Also, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Forth Railway Bridge is on the itinerary.

Leave Edinburgh and head towards your first stop of the day, Dunfermline. This town is the former capital of Scotland and the birthplace of famous figures like Charles I and James I. You will see Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, the beautiful Abbey Church and the monks' refectory.

Your journey continues to Stirling Castle, to enjoy the view of the monument and the medieval town of Stirlingshire also known as the gateway to the highlights. Next up is Bannockburn, back in 1314 the battlefield resulting in the de-facto independence for Scotland took place here. Visit the statue of Bruce and his horse before heading to the last stop of the day: Rosslyn Chapel.

You will see the Roslin Institute where Dolly the sheep was cloned along the way. Visit the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel admire the stained-glass windows and feel the mystery around the chapel. Decide for yourself, is this the final resting place of the Holy Grail?

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