"Be enticed to the historic, magical enchantments you will find in the Heart of Midlothian"

*** 700th Anniversary February 23rd 2003 ***

Visiting the site of this historic battle is a must for any visitor to the Midlothian area. The Battle of Roslin,8,000 Scots defeated 30,000 English in 3 battles in the same day. Sir Symon Fraser, Sinclair of Rosslyn and the Red Comyn are the commanders on the Scots side. Sir William Wallace ( he of Braveheart fame), was asked to be the commander but declined. Robert the Bruce at this time was in Ireland. Hence the battle is not well known in Scottish history - history is written by the winners and the Comyns were rivals for The Bruce claim on the Scottish throne.

It has been argued that without this win at the battle of Roslin, Scotland's wars of independance would not have continued.

Go to other attractions:

Roslin Battlesite
Roslin Chapel
Day Trip to Edinburgh
Black Diamonds Mining Museum
Dalhousie Falconry Centre
Arniston House
Glenkinchie Distillery
Soutra Aisle
Newbattle Abbey
Vogrie Green Country Park
Crichton Castle
Fairies O' Carlops & Icelandic Horse Pentland Hills Trecking Centre
Midlothian Dry Ski Slope
The Corn Exchange, Dalkeith
Day Tours to the Borders
Day Trip to West Lothian & Stirling
Day Trip to Loch Lomond
Day Trip to East Lothian & Berwickshire