EDINBURGH

Craigmillar Castle

It is a ruined medieval castle (15th century). Mary, Queen of Scots, used Craigmillar often.

EDINBURGH

St. Giles Cathedral

It dates from the late 14th century and is dedicated to the patron saint of Edinburgh. It is a Church of Scotland congregation and worships according to the Presbyterian tradition.

INCHCOLM ISLAND

Abbey

It is a medieval abbey located on the island of Inchcolm in the Firth of Forth. When Alexander I was stormbound on Inchcolm Island in 1123 a hermit looked after his needs. In appreciation, Alexander founded an Augustinian abbey on the site. Well-preserved monastic buildings include the 13th-century octagonal chapter houses, 14th-century cloisters and parts of the abbey church.

ROSLIN

Rosslyn Chapel

It was founded on a small hill as a Catholic collegiate church in the mid-15th century. Collegiate chapels like this were intended to pray for the soul of the founder and to spread intellectual and spiritual knowledge. It is characterized by extraordinary architecture and carvings.