Rosslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey

This tour will take you south to the breathtakingly beautiful Scott's View, overlooking the Tweed Valley before we take the opportunity to visit the nearby statue of the great Scottish patriot, William Wallace. From here, we travel to Melrose where we visit the ruined Melrose Abbey, founded by the Cistercians in the 12th Century. The Cistercian monks had close connections with the Knights Templar, and legend tells that Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert The Bruce's heart, brought back from the crusades in Moorish Spain. After stopping for some lunch in Melrose, we will make our way to the stunning 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, made infamous in Dan Brown's book, 'Da Vinci Code. Here you have time to explore the chapel and find out more about the myths and legends surrounding the whereabouts of the 'Holy Grail'. Our visit to Rosslyn Chapel is the last stop of the day before journeying back to your hotel or cruise ship port. Customization of this tour is possible upon request.

Scott's View - Take in this splendid view of the Scottish borders, which was once Sir Walter Scott's favorite. William Wallace Statue - This 200-year-old eccentric statue of William Wallace proudly watches over the landscape. Melrose Abbey - A beautiful and ruined Gothic abbey that may hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce. Tweed Valley - Famous for its salmon fishing, the River Tweed is surrounded by softly rolling hills. Rosslyn Chapel - A beautiful 15th-century chapel, full of impressive architecture, stone carvings, and many mysterious tales.