Sights · Our pick in Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel
Carved stone

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Image courtesy of © Anthonyrandell · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel, at Roslin in Midlothian, is one of Scotland’s most remarkable buildings, known for its stonework by master craftsmen, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Carved stone
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Rosslyn Chapel before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Rosslyn Chapel are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Arthur’s Seat9.9 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 32 min
- National Museum10 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 33 min
- St Giles’ Cathedral11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Edinburgh Castle11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Holyroodhouse11 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Royal Botanic Garden13 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Britannia14 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Edinburgh Airport16 kmCar or taxi 49 min
Main railway stations
- Haymarket11 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Edinburgh Waverley11 kmCar or taxi 35 min