Rosslyn Chapel
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The temple in Roslin was founded in 1446 by William St Clair, 3rd Earl of Orkney, as a collegiate church of St Matthew. The building is famous for the richness of its stone carvings covering the walls and vaults of the nave. The famous Apprentice Pillar is adorned with plant motifs and intertwined dragons from Norse mythology. Among the hundreds of bas-reliefs, researchers have identified over a hundred images of the Green Man and stone corn cobs carved before Columbus's voyage.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
What to look for
- Carved Apprentice Pillar covered with motifs of intertwined dragons and vines
- Stone vault of the main nave divided into five fields with stars
- Underground family crypt of the St Clair family accessible by stone stairs
- Bas-reliefs depicting the Seven Deadly Sins and the Dance of Death
How long does it take to visit Rosslyn Chapel?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
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