Visiting

During the winter months, the Tibetan Tea Rooms may be closed, however visitors are welcome to make themselves a cup of tea in Johnstone House.  If you're visiting with a large group, let us know so we can make arrangements for you. 

The Samye Ling shop has reduced hours in winter but if it's closed when you visit, just let Reception know and if possible we'll open it for you (between 9am and 4pm).

Our weekend courses continue to run all year round. Please click here to see upcoming courses and if you are interested in staying overnight you'll find information here.

We request that both guests and day visitors still take every precaution against possible Covid infection.

Samye Ling is situated in Eskdalemuir in South West Scotland, 15 miles from Lockerbie. We are 2 hours drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and there is a rail link to Lockerbie from all major British towns and cities. Once you arrive in Lockerbie there is a bus and taxi service to Eskdalemuir. For more information see Getting Here. 

Day Visitors

Day visitors are welcome to visit Samye Ling, no charge, all year round. You can visit the temple, which is open daily from 6am until 9pm, and you are free to stroll around our peace garden and grounds at any time of the day.

Group Visits

Groups wishing to visit Samye Ling for educational reasons, such as schools or universities, must reserve a guided tour.  We regret that groups may not bring their own guide or conduct their own tour and must make a booking.

Please see Guided Tours.

Staying Overnight

For overnight guests (over 18yrs) the accommodation includes single rooms, twin rooms, or dormitories. Please book by email to bookings@samyeling.org at least 24hrs in advance.

On arrival, please check in at Reception after 3.30pm to receive your room keys and guest information. For arrivals after Reception has closed, information will be posted on the Reception door. Check out time is 11am on the day of departure. For more information please see Guest Information.

We have limited accommodation suitable for small groups or families, which is available from April to mid-October.  For more information please contact bookings@samyeling.org, stating the number of responsible adults, how many children (ie. young people under the age of 18) you wish to bring, and which dates you are interested in.

Please note we cannot provide overnight accommodation for pets.

Please click here for independent local self-catering and B&B accommodation.

Meals for non-residents

To facilitate the smooth running of Samye Ling's administration, anyone staying outside of Samye Ling who wishes to eat meals in the dining room, pays a flat rate of £22 per day for meals. To book meals whilst not staying in Samye Ling accommodation, please send an email to bookings@samyeling.org.

For All Visitors

Please note that smoking (including electronic cigarettes), alcohol and unprescribed drugs are not allowed on the premises. We also request that, in order to protect the many small wild animals here, you do not bring pets when visiting.