Rosslyn Chapel Audio Guide
Explore Rosslyn Chapel with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Rosslyn Chapel is a 15th-century chapel renowned for its intricately carved stonework and Gothic architecture. It is located in the village of Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland.
What you will hear
Collegehill House (The Old Inn)
Starts the tour at the verified POI where visitors arrive, setting the historical scene of Roslin village. Use the POI image of the inn.
The Village Gateway
Welcome to the quiet village of Roslin, the scenic gateway to a site of global mystery. This setting establishes the atmosphere of the peaceful Scottish glen hiding the chapel.
The South Facade
Establishing the first grand view of the chapel's exterior architecture. Use high-resolution wide shots to show the flying buttresses and Gothic spires.
The Chapel in the Glen
From above, the chapel’s rectangular form sits perfectly within the surrounding cemetery and the lush Roslin Glen. The dark roof contrasts sharply with the ornate, golden stonework that emerges from the landscape.
The Southern Portal
The main entrance experience, highlighting the dense exterior carvings that hint at the wonders inside.
The Southern Portal
The Southern Portal serves as the main entrance, featuring dense carvings and weathered gargoyles. These grotesque faces acted as both symbolic guardians and practical channels for directing rainwater away from the walls.
The Choir & Vaulted Ceiling
The first interior stop, focusing on the incredible barrel-vaulted ceiling covered in stone flowers and stars.
The Choir
The choir features fourteen pillars and twelve pointed arches, all covered in dense carvings. This 15th-century space is the heart of the building, where light from stained glass illuminates the extraordinary masonry.
The Canopy of Stars
This section of the ceiling transitions from floral patterns to five-pointed stars, the sun, and the moon. A hand holding a cross signifies the symbolic shift from the earthly world to the heavens.
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