The Legend of the Grail
has spawned many tales throughout the
last 800 years. Not many people know
that Scotland is reputed to be the
resting place of the Grail and a safe
haven of the Knights Templar. Our tour
explores Templar and Grail connections
within Scotland.
We start our journey of discovery with a
drive across the Forth Road Bridge into
the Kingdom of Fife. Historic
Dunfermline is the site of a great
Benedictine abbey founded by Queen
Margaret in the 11th Century. The famous
Scottish hero, Robert the Bruce, is
buried in the choir of the Abbey and we
will discover more about his important
role in Scotland’s history when we visit
this historic place (optional).
After a break we will travel westwards,
following the River Forth, towards
Stirling. Mighty Stirling Castle is set
high on a volcanic plug overlooking the
city of Stirling. Our stop will allow a
leisurely visit the castle (optional)
where you will have a chance to see the
splendid Renaissance Royal Palace of
King James V and the magnificent Chapel
Royal, where Mary Queen of Scots was
crowned in 1543. The views from the
castle ramparts are quite stunning.
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Passing the battlefield
of Bannockburn we'll head back towards
Edinburgh and the Pentland hills. At the
foot of the hills is Rosslyn Chapel, the
reputed resting place of the legend that
is the Holy Grail, made famous by Dan
Brown's book The Da Vinci Code. This is
the templar holy of holies and you'll
have the chance to bask in its mystery
and explore the chapel for yourself
(optional).
Optional activities (payable
locally):
Why not enhance your tour with the
following options;
Dunfermline Abbey – admission to
Dunfermline Abbey
Stirling Castle – admission to Stirling
Castle
Rosslyn Chapel – admission to Rosslyn
Chapel
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