Private Scottish Border Day Tour

4.0
(2 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Our aim to provide a great service for the customer professionally. This tour takes us to Rosslyn Chapel viewing the stunning historical architecture of this medieval Chapel. We will then make our way to the border town of Galashiels then onto the market town of Melrose including the stunning Melrose Abbey another one of Scotland’s hidden historical landmark. Also we will visit Sir Walter Scott house and the scenic Scott view. We provide a first class service on every journey with full of excitement & memorable adventure, also you can make your own tour location and flexible time all over the day.
Tour will be our traditional black taxi within full Air-Conditioned & heating vehicle, Vehicle are fully insured and have full public liability insurance. All tours are priced per vehicle which can hold up to 6 passengers. Also provide any pick up or drop off in Edinburgh based location.

What's Included

Guest Phone Photography
Private transport by Black Cab-Make:-LEVC TX
Iconic Scottish Sweet Treats
Hotel/Port pickup & drop off
Stroller/pram accessible
Professional tour driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Infants seats available on request
Gratuities
Optional Entrances

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Any Edinburgh Train/Bus Station, Port, Hotel, Guest House, Apartment Hotel and Air B & B. Cruise Port Passengers Note: How do you know how to find the guide? Ans:The tour guide hold a board with your name. Please send us your pick up address with post code & we will pick you up. Thank you

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Craigmillar is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland. Craigmillar Castle is best known for its association with Mary, Queen of Scots.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Rosslyn Chapel

    Rosslyn Chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland. It was founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as a Catholic collegiate church in the mid-15th century. Roslin Chapel, made famous by Ron Howard's adaptation of Dan Brown's ''The Da Vinchi Code'' famous movie.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The abbey was built in the Gothic manner and in the form of a St. John's Cross. The abbey is known for its many carved decorative details, including likenesses of saints, dragons, gargoyles and plants. On one of the abbey's stairways is an inscription by John Morow, a master mason.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Scott's View is a viewpoint in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Abbotsford is a historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Galashiels, on the south bank of the River Tweed. Now open to the public, it was built as the residence of historical novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott between 1817 and 1825.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Through the trees stand the beautiful remains of Dryburgh Abbey, idyllically situated in a loop of the River Tweed. The abbey was originally home to a peaceful religious community, but attacks from English armies left it in severe decline by the 1550s.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Love Scotland and Edinburgh Tours

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Airport & Hotel Transfers
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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