From Rosslyn Chapel to Hogwarts at Alnwick Castle and Marvel’s New Asgard, explore film locations across Scotland and England with no more than 16 travellers.
From Rosslyn Chapel to Hogwarts at Alnwick Castle and Marvel’s New Asgard, explore film locations across Scotland and England with no more than 16 travellers.
One day, two countries and some very familiar film settings. On this Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel day tour from Edinburgh, discover Rosslyn’s intricate carvings and its role in The Da Vinci Code, then pause at Leaderfoot Viaduct, seen in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Across the border in Northumberland, explore Alnwick Castle, where Harry Potter first learned to fly a broomstick. There’s time for lunch and a look around the castle and grounds before heading north via the Scotland–England border to St Abbs, Marvel’s New Asgard in Avengers: Endgame. Your expert guide connects the screen stories with the real history behind each location. The tour welcomes travellers aged seven and over; Alnwick Castle and Rosslyn Chapel tickets are paid separately.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 day (Scotland and England)
- Departs: Edinburgh, 8:30am (back approx. 5:30pm)
- Group size: Max 16 (small scheduled group)
- Ages: 7+ (children aged 7–17 welcome)
- Exploring: On foot at stops (castle, chapel and harbour)
- Guide: Expert local guide (film stories and real history)
Itinerary
Rosslyn Chapel — The Da Vinci Code · Medieval carvings
Meet your guide in Edinburgh and travel to Rosslyn Chapel. Its elaborate stonework and mysterious carvings drew visitors long before the chapel appeared in The Da Vinci Code.
Explore the 15th-century chapel and hear the history and legends behind this famous filming location.
Rosslyn Chapel admission is paid separately.
Leaderfoot Viaduct — Indiana Jones · River Tweed · Scottish Borders
Continue through the Scottish Borders to Leaderfoot Viaduct near Melrose. This sweeping 19th-century railway viaduct appeared in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Stop beside the River Tweed for photographs and the story of the engineering behind its arches.
Alnwick Castle — Harry Potter · Northumberland · Lunch stop
Cross into England to explore Alnwick Castle, used as Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Look for the Outer Bailey where Harry took his first flying lesson, explore the castle and grounds, and take time to buy lunch at one of the castle cafés.
Alnwick Castle admission is paid separately. The castle opens seasonally; dates and access to individual areas can change.
Scotland–England border — Border country · Landscapes · Photo stop
Head north and pause at the Scotland–England border. Take in the surrounding landscape and capture a photograph beside the country signs before continuing towards the coast.
St Abbs and the journey home — Avengers: Endgame · New Asgard · Edinburgh
Finish your sightseeing in St Abbs, the fishing village transformed into New Asgard for Avengers: Endgame. Explore its harbour and coastal setting while your guide shares the stories behind the screen.
Return to Edinburgh at around 5:30pm. Traffic, attraction timings and road conditions can affect the exact arrival time.
Please allow some flexibility when arranging onward travel.
The itinerary is a guide. Attraction access, weather, traffic and road conditions may change the order, timings or individual stops.
Included
- Expert Scotland’s Wild guide and storyteller throughout the day
- Transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned touring vehicle
- Stops at Leaderfoot Viaduct, the Scotland–England border and St Abbs
- Film stories and the history behind each location
- Small group — maximum 16 travellers
Not included
- Alnwick Castle admission
- Rosslyn Chapel admission
- Lunch and snacks
Departure
Outside The Jolly Botanist, 256–260 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8DT
Please arrive by 8:15am — scheduled tours leave on time and can't wait for late guests. The meeting point is outside; the bar itself may not be open that early.
Check-in: 8:15am · Departs: 8:30am · Back: approx. 5:30pm
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