Edinburgh to Scone Palace and Rosslyn Chapel: Day trip
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About your trip
Witness the Stone of Destinyās domain, then decode Rosslynās carved secrets for two enthralling pillars of Scotlandās royal legacy!
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Edinburgh whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driverās local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden cafĆ© here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips youāll love sharing later. This isnāt a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
After arriving in Scone Palace, you'll have the freedom to explore the regal rooms and grounds before continuing on to Rosslyn Chapel, where you can observe the intricate stone carvings and legends, all at your leisure.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions in Scone Palace and Rosslyn Chapel should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From ā¬129
per person
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotalā¬387
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Edinburgh
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Scone Palace
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included


Scone Palace was founded as an early Christian church, which later developed into an Augustinian abbey, before becoming home to the Earls of Mansfield in 1600. Since at least the 9th century, Scone was the site of the coronation ceremony for Scottish monarchs, who would sit upon the legendary āScone Stoneā. The stone was captured by Edward I as spoils of war and taken to Westminster Abbey in 1296, where it is still used for royal coronations (though kept in Edinburgh Castle at all other times). The castle of today is an 18th century remodelling, where you can still walk the Long Galley where King Charles II strode to his coronation in 1661, inspect the needlework skills of Mary Queen of Scots in the bedhangings she worked while imprisoned on Loch Leven, and see the desk where Marie Antoinette composed letters, all of which are surrounded by a treasury of fine furniture and objets d'art. For more information, please visit scone-palace.co.uk
2
Rosslyn Chapel
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included


Founded in the mid-15th century, Rosslyn Chapel is an artistic masterpiece, with nearly every surface completely covered in intricate carvings, but itās the strange symbolism thatās been captivating curious minds for centuries. One father-son duo believe the hundreds of intricately carved stone boxes protruding from the pillars represent the patterns formed by vibrating powder. There are also over 110 carvings of "Green Men", which might represent pagan deities, and shapes are said to be corn, even though Columbus hadnāt yet set sail for the New World. Then thereās the famed āApprentice Pillarā, a masterfully carved column said to have been made by an apprentice mason who was murdered by his master in a fit of jealousy - as punishment the masterās face was carved in the opposite wall to forever gave upon his apprenticeās handiwork. However, the juiciest mystery is the chapelās mysterious crypt and the secret Templar treasure, which could be anything from Jesusā head to the original Scottish Crown Jewels.
Back to Edinburgh
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Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! Youāre free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning youāll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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