In The Area

Exploring Roslin

You can find out about other things to see and do in Roslin through the village website.

In addition to self-catering at Collegehill House and Rosslyn Castle, accommodation in the village is available at the Original Rosslyn Hotel, Chapel Cross Guest House and Slatebarns Caravan Park.

The Chapel and Castle are set within the beautiful surroundings of Roslin Glen, which is rich in wildlife. Roslin Glen Country Park includes remains of buildings from the former Roslin Gunpowder Mills, which produced gunpowder for more than 150 years before closing in 1954. Nearby, you can walk along the former railway line which includes Rosslyn Castle Station, which had sidings for the Gunpowder Mills and former carpet factory. You can find out more here - Roslin Glen Country Park

Exploring the area

There are lots of other things to do in the area after visiting Rosslyn Chapel. Midlothian is also home to the National Mining Museum Scotland, Dalkeith Country Park, Arniston House, Newbattle Abbey College, Penicuik Estate, Stewart Brewing, Cousland Smiddy, Crichton Collegiate Church and Crichton Castle. For full details, please click here for the Midlothian Tourism Forum website.

You can find out about events in the area through this what's on link.

Midlothian has some great outdoor spaces to explore including Vogrie Country Park, Springfield Mill and Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve.You can find out about visiting these places and discover more local walks and cycle routes through Midlothian Council's website. There are more great walks to enjoy in the Pentland Hills Regional Park. Please follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when you visit these places.

Rosslyn Chapel is situated close to the North Esk Cycle Loop, which extends over 15 miles (24km) and will take 2-3 hours to complete. The map can be downloaded here.

Bikes can be hired and itineraries arranged by The Tartan Bicycle Company

The nearest distillery to Rosslyn Chapel is Glenkinchie, in East Lothian, just 16 miles away.