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Rosslyn Castle

Roslin, Scotland
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Roslin
Type: Castles
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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78 reviews 78 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

It's small and won't detain you much, but it's a great backdrop. Even better take a walk to the river and meander on the small paths. You can't get lost - up takes you to Roslin Chapel, or down to the picnic site. Note though that the paths can get quite muddy.

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Nice ruins, just like those in the film. Pretty for photos. If you want to go down into the country park, take decent footwear.

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Bangor, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Essentially a crumbling ruin though the attached lodging is quite impressive as is the setting. Pleasant walk for a good day, a difficult one on a bad day. Be prepared to get a muddy shoes and the walk may be difficult for the disabled or infirm.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013 via mobile

Wow, when you go down the steep steps you get the best view of the castle. So still and quite. Breath taking views. Well worth a visit.

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Port Huron, MI USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

We arrived and first went and saw the castle down the hill... I highly recommend the walk! Its not overly advertised, but its a beautiful ruins set in a gorgous wooded ravine. Its mostly on private property so you cant go in, but its still very cool to see and take photos of. The way to get there is take... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2012

Do the tour, this place just oozes history. I love the architecture, i love the atmosphere and the setting is to die for. Take a walk to Rosslyn Glen its well worth it this place leaves you asking more questions than you originally had.

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Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
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12 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

I agree with my fellow reviewers - there isn't a great deal to see - but that did not concern me. The walk down from Rosslyn Chapel was delightful, passing the graveyards you are engulfed in a sence of history and serene silence. I admit that my visit was generated by watching " The Da Vinci Code " and it... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

was interested at first but as my husband is a mason he spent about three hours looking for hidden symbols then telling me different boring information it was so cold that i thought the hypotherema was going to set in

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Aberdeen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2012

My friends and I rented Rosslyn castle through Landmark Trust for a weekend away and had a great time. The Castle is in amazing condition and been kept to a high standard, with original features and historical artwork throughout. You have a real sense of the history of the place, with log books and paintings kept to stimulate your interest.... More

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Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

This is beautiful ruined castle just a short walk from Roslyn chapel. It is a great Jew of Scotland and the ruins have a spooky abandoned feel. Overall a really beautiful site.

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