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Glasgow to Rosslyn Chapel and Blair Castle: Day trip

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Private ride with a local driver

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About your trip

From cryptic Rosslyn to regal Blair, trace enchanting medieval stonework, then step into a Highland stronghold’s storied halls.
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
From €169
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€507

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Glasgow 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 driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t 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 Rosslyn Chapel, you'll have the freedom to explore its mysterious carvings and history before continuing on to Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens, where you can admire the stately home and landscaped grounds, 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 Rosslyn Chapel and Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €169
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€507

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Glasgow
You choose the pickup spot.
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Rosslyn Chapel
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel
Founded in the mid-15th century, Rosslyn Chapel is an artistic masterpiece, with nearly every surface completely covered in intricate carvings, but it’s the strange symbolism that’s 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 hadn’t yet set sail for the New World. Then there’s the famed ‘Apprentice Pillar’, 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 master’s face was carved in the opposite wall to forever gave upon his apprentice’s handiwork. However, the juiciest mystery is the chapel’s mysterious crypt and the secret Templar treasure, which could be anything from Jesus’ head to the original Scottish Crown Jewels.
2
Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens
Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens
Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens
Founded in the 13th century, Blair Castle and Hercules Gardens have been home to 19 generations of Stewarts and Murrays of Atholl. Over its long history, the castle has been visited by notable figures including Mary Queen of Scots, Viscount Dundee, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and Queen Victoria, who granted permission to Duke Murray to found the Atholl Highlanders - Europe's last (legal) private army. Today, over 30 historic rooms exhibit period furnishings, family portraits, landscape paintings, weapons and armour, and lavish decorations for a full serving of Scottish culture. A walk through the nine acre walled garden brings visitors past fruit trees and vegetable, a Chinese bridge and Gothic folly, and a path lined with both contemporary and 18th Century sculptures. In a quiet grove, visitors will find the second tallest tree in Britain, and the ruins of St Brides Kirk, the final resting place of Jacobite leader Bonnie Dundee. For more information, please visit blair-castle.co.uk
Back to Glasgow
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
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! You’re 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 you’ll 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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