Edinburgh Excursions
Green man, Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel
Made famous by the conclusion of the exciting novel, later
turned movie, 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown, this 15th-century
Gothic church has become a touristic place of pilgrimage, just six
miles (10km) south of Edinburgh's city centre. Known among the
clergy as the 'Collegiate Chapel of St Matthew', the church was
founded in 1446 and features the famous apprentice pillar, and
remains a working church with regular services on Sundays.
Address: Rosilin, Midlothian;
Website: www.rosslynchapel.org.uk;
Telephone: (0)131 440 2159;
Transport: Lothian bus 15 (not 15A) from Edinburgh;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 6pm (1 April to 30 September), 9.30am to 5pm (1 October to 31 March); Sundays all year round from 12pm to 4.45pm;
Admission: £7.50 (adults), children less than 17 years are free
