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Welcome to Rosslyn Chapel. Rosslyn Chapel was founded in 1446 by Sir William St Clair. The beauty of its setting, in rural Midlothian, the mysterious symbolism of its ornate stonework and its role in the Da Vinci Code have inspired, attracted and intrigued writers, artists and visitors ever since. Just seven miles from Edinburgh city centre and ...
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Rosslyn Chapel is privately owned and managed by the Rosslyn...
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Rosslyn Chapel is open daily throughout the year, Monday to...
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A Working Church. Rosslyn Chapel, originally known as the...
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Rosslyn Chapel Trust is responsible for the conservation and...
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History. Rosslyn Chapel has enjoyed a rich, and sometimes...
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Seven Virtues. On the south aisle, you will see the seven...
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Rosslyn Chapel. / 55.85528°N 3.16028°W / 55.85528; -3.16028. Rosslyn Chapel, formerly known as the Collegiate Chapel of Saint Matthew, is a 15th-century Episcopal chapel located in the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland. The chapel is dedicated to Saint Matthew the Evangelist and was founded on a small hill above Roslin Glen as ...
Rosslyn Chapel is open daily throughout the year, Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 12noon-5pm. Each day is divided into 90-minute timeslots starting at 9am (Monday to Saturday) and 12noon (Sunday). We recommend that you book your visit in advance through this website to guarantee your visit and you can find out more about the timeslots by ...
History. Rosslyn Chapel has enjoyed a rich, and sometimes turbulent, history. Founded in 1446 as a family chapel, the building was incomplete when the founder, Sir William St Clair, died in 1484. His son, Sir Oliver St Clair, roofed the choir with its stone vault but did not complete his father’s original design. Following the Reformation ...
May 30, 2024 · The chapel is in the town of Roslin, about seven miles south of Edinburgh. It was founded in 1446 by Sir William St. Clair, the third and final St. Clair Prince of Orkney. The St. Clairs (later Sinclairs) had a long history in Scotland, with roots in the Orkney Islands and Norway.
The Chapel is in the picturesque village of Roslin, Midlothian, and is easily reached from Edinburgh or the Borders. There is a good bus service from Edinburgh city centre (Lothian service 37 for Penicuik/Deanburn) and a number of tour companies offer trips to Rosslyn Chapel, leaving from the city centre.
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Rosslyn Chapel, also known as the Collegiate Chapel of St. Matthew, is a 15th-century chapel located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian. The interior of the chapel is beautifully decorated, with carvings covering almost every surface. The chapel gained worldwide fame after being featured in Dan Brown’s novel, ‘The Da Vinci Code’, and it ...
