Rosslyn Chapel
Due to the inclement Scottish weather on Saturday we decided to head out to Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, a 14th century church famous for it's intricate carvings both inside and outside the building. Rosslyn also found recent fame when it was featured in the Dan Brown book 'The Da Vinci Code' and also in the 2006 film of the same name. This has meant that visitor numbers have risen from around 30,000 to over 175,000 per year since the film was released, bringing in more visitor revenue to allow restoration work to continue. The interior and exterior is a feast of carvings and design that has been worn by time and some destruction following the Reformation, but the beauty of the building is still visible. The Baptistry at the end of the Chapel is a 19th century addition, as are the stain glass windows throughout the building Photography is forbidden inside the chapel so I had to make do with these shots of the exterior but interior shots can be seen on the offic...