Excursion Rosslyn chapel tour at Newhaven

Visit Rosslyn Chapel where you will learn of its fascinating history and legends and marvel at the intricate carvings in this most intimate of churches.  From one spirit to another – be some of the first to witness the birth of the first whisky distilled in Edinburgh for 100 years.

Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel was built in 1446 by Sir William St Clair, third and last St Clair Prince of Orkney, planned as part of a larger building shaped like a cross. However, St Clair’s untimely death in 1484 brought the building work to an end. It became a place of pilgrimage thanks to its strong links with the Knights Templar, and if speculation is to be believed, its musty, undisturbed vaults may contain fantastic holy relics.

Learn about the history of the chapel and the mysterious Knights Templar.  See the multitude of fascinating and intricate carvings that adorn the pillars, walls and roof of the chapel, and search for the hidden codes.  Wonder over the carvings that suggest that America was discovered 100 years earlier than Columbus!

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking at times over uneven, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a weatherproof jacket or coat from the ship. No photography is permitted inside the Rosslyn Chapel, but exterior photos are permitted. The drive to and from Roselyn Chapel is approximately one hour each way.