Rosslyn Chapel

Roslin
0131 440 2159

Rosslyn Chapel is a bit of a mystery. A medieval church, built in 1446 by William St Clair, the last Prince of Orkney, the chapel does not conform to any contemporary architecture or fashion. It is full of intricate decorations, many of which portray Biblical scenes, the most famous being the "Apprentice Pillar". There are also many references to the Knights Templar, Freemasonry, and Pagan symbols; including the largest number of "Green Men" found in any medieval building. The real curiosity though, is the existence of carvings depicting plants brought to this country from the "New World", which pre-date Columbus' discovery of the Americas by 100 years. Recently it has been the focus of much attention from Holy Grail hunters, after featuring in the book, The Da Vinci Code.

Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
Sun 12:00 - 16:45

Adult: £6.00, Concession: £5.00
Teashop, shop/visitor centre

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