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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Roslin, Midlothian

  

Roslin, Midlothian Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Roslin, Midlothian

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Roslin, Midlothian history

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Legend has it the village was founded in 203 A.D. by Asterius, a Pict. In 1303 Roslin was the site of a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence. In 1446, Rosslyn Chapel was constructed, under the guide of William Sinclair, 1st Earl of Caithness. Coal mining has been a major occupation from the twelfth to the late twentieth centuries.

You can visit Roslin, Midlothian places with Walkfo Roslin, Midlothian to hear history at Roslin, Midlothian’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Roslin, Midlothian has 28 places to visit in our interactive Roslin, Midlothian map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Roslin, Midlothian, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Roslin, Midlothian places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Roslin, Midlothian & the surrounding areas.

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28 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Roslin, Midlothian places to visit

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Roslin, Midlothian has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Roslin, Midlothian’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Roslin, Midlothian’s information audio spots:

Mavisbank House Mavisbank is a country house outside Loanhead, south of Edinburgh in Midlothian, Scotland. It was designed by William Adam, in collaboration with his client, Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, and was constructed between 1723 and 1727. The house was altered in the 19th century, but suffered decades of neglect in the 20th century. The interiors were gutted by fire in 1973, and the house remains a ruin.

Hawthornden Castle Hawthornden Castle is located on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland. Man-made caves in the rock beneath the castle have been in use for much longer than castle itself.

Roslin Castle Roslin Castle (sometimes spelt Rosslyn) is a partially ruined castle near the village of Roslin in Midlothian, Scotland. It is located around 9 miles south of Edinburgh, on the north bank of the North Esk, only a few hundred metres from the famous Rosslyn Chapel. The castle is accessed via a high bridge, which replaced an earlier drawbridge.

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