Spent some of the day here, visiting Rosslyn Chapel – which featured in the Dan Brown book ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and in the film of the same name, starring Tom Hanks.
Rosslyn was built around 1446 by Sir William St Clair and has always been surrounded by mystery and intrigue, more so since the above book and film were released.
Indeed there is much masonic symbolism and reference to the Knights Templar within the ornate and intricate stone carvings (one of which depicts the fallen angel ‘Lucifer’ bound by ropes).
Many believe there are also secret codes (musical ones!), embedded within these carvings, in the form of sacred geometry – search ‘Rosslyn Chapel Cymatics’ on youtube for more and a look inside this amazing place! (unfortunately no photos are allowed to be taken within).
Today, Rosslyn remains supported by many benefactors, some of whom include the Rothschild Foundation and the Getty family amongst others.
Whichever way you look at it, Rosslyn’s history certainly has it all – murder, mystery and intrigue!
P.S. On another note, just thought I’d also include a photo of my ‘neighbours’ here in Edinburgh, the beautiful Highland cattle which live in an adjoining field.
I’ve named them Hamish and Angus (not sure they’d approve – especially if it turns out they’re girls!! ) lol
Anyway, they’re fun to say “hello” to every morning 🙂
Sending love, wherever you are in the world
J x