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Scottish History Tour: Dunfermline, Stirling, Rosslyn
4.7
655 Ratings
Edinburgh
This is the ultimate excursion for aficionados of history, traversing through the annals of Scotland with stops at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and ending at Rosslyn Chapel. Along the way, we divulge the tales of these marvellous sites and personas such as ‘Braveheart’, ‘William Wallace’, ‘Robert the Bruce’ and the ‘Da Vinci Code’.
This is the ultimate excursion for aficionados of history, traversing through the annals of Scotland with stops at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and ending at Rosslyn Chapel. Along the way, we divulge the tales of these marvellous sites and personas such as ‘Braveheart’, ‘William Wallace’, ‘Robert the Bruce’ and the ‘Da Vinci Code’.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dunfermline Abbey and Palace - Explore the magnificent Abbey, the final resting place of Robert the Bruce. Note that only exterior visits are available on Monday departures from 1st October to 31st March.
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Stirling Castle - Proceed to Stirling and its majestic castle, which towers over the town.
A visit to Stirling Castle provides an…
- Dunfermline Abbey and Palace - Explore the magnificent Abbey, the final resting place of Robert the Bruce. Note that only exterior visits are available on Monday departures from 1st October to 31st March.
- Stirling Castle - Proceed to Stirling and its majestic castle, which towers over the town.
A visit to Stirling Castle provides an enthralling exploration of Scotland’s rich history, showcasing breathtaking architecture, sweeping views, and stories of royal intrigue and military might.
- Rosslyn Chapel - Discover the enigmatic Rosslyn Chapel… This architectural gem is steeped in mystery and symbolism, famous for its elaborate stone carvings and its links to the Knights Templar and Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code.”
What's Included
- Experienced driver and guide included
- Experienced driver and guide included
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- All Admissions are extras
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- All Admissions are extras
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in.
- Prior to departure you will receive a message with information about booking entrance to Stirling Castle and Rosslyn Chapel
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 3 years not accepted. Valid proof of ID may be required at check in.
- Prior to departure you will receive a message with information about booking entrance to Stirling Castle and Rosslyn Chapel
Location
1 Parliament Square
Parliament Square
Please check in with Highland Experience staff inside/outside Caffe Nero by 08:45
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(655 Ratings)
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Cinnamon_h
Mar 23, 2026
3 Highland Experience Tour Review - I took 3 Highland Experience Tours...Loch Ness et al tour, Glenfinnan Viaduct et al tour, and this one. By far, the BEST of the three. Do not miss!! Loch Ness was ok but only if you take the cruise which is extra and just get the book for Glenfinnan. Both Loch Ness and Glenfinnan uses predominantly the same route so no need to do both.
But this one, an absolute MUST! Audrey for Loch Ness and Kenny for this one were Superb!!
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Tammy_f
Mar 21, 2026
Easy travel and interesting sights. - It's a great way to see the gems of Scotland without the stress of finding transportation yourself. And interesting.
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Anne_n
Mar 17, 2026
Amazing tour - Mike was an incredible tour guide. His knowledge of Scottish history was amazing. We loved listening to his stories as he took us from place to place.
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Solomon_a
Feb 28, 2026
Strong recommend! - Very well paced tour around the lowlands. Great guide (Hugh, he was awesome). Quite enjoyed every stop in a comfortable bus
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Steven_m
Jan 29, 2026
3 Legendary places, 1 day! - This was a great tour! Lots of Scottish history and beautiful locations. Definitely worth doing if you have a day. You get to see 3 legendary places with enough to explore a bit. The guide Steven B was great! Very knowledgeable and entertaining!
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Nicoles357
Jan 24, 2026
See amazing places with knowledgeable people - What a fabulous day out. Our guide kept us entertained all day with brilliant information about all of the places we visited. I highly recommend this trip.
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Robert_k
Jan 20, 2026
Take this tour if you can. - The whole day was amazing. Hugh was an outstanding guide. Made the day even better. Every stop was incredible in it's own way. Definitely recommend.
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Heather
Jan 2, 2026
A great day trip from... - A great day trip from Edinburgh. Lovely views. Stirling Castle was phenomenal. Rosslyn Chapel beautiful. Driver/guide Alex very knowledgeable and friendly. Well worth the price and trip!
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Jason_h
Dec 11, 2025
Excellent - Graham was a wonderful guide! Full of knowledge and funny stories as well as extremely kind. He also gave us more information that wasn’t even tour specific.
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Karen_p
Dec 7, 2025
Great day trip from Edinburgh - We enjoyed a lovely day. Steven B. was an excellent driver & guide. He provided the right amount of historical context with a lovely hint of humour. He also provided great info & advice for each place we visited which was appreciated. Early December was the perfect time to visit Stirling Castle as the crowds were non-existent. Just be sure to dress for the weather.
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