Mary Queen of Scots

Two sides of Mary, Queen of Scots. Models pose in desses similar to those thought to be worn by Mary Queen of Scots, as a new exhibition, Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance, opens at the NMS next June, and will bring together about 100 loans from across Europe,

Mary Queen of Scots retold as 'vibrant' queen at heart of her court

Two models wear replica dresses similar to those thought to have been worn by Mary Queen of Scots, ahead of the opening of a new exhibition, Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance, at the National Museum of Scotland next June (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

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A 19th-century depiction of the 1545 Battle of Ancrum Moor, depicting a likely invented story about a Scottish woman known as Maid Lilliard who fought in it (Picture: Print Collector)

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The number of people executed for witchcraft in Scotland was almost unsurpassed across Europe as a King sought to inform his subjects of the difference between good and evil. PIC: Birlinn.

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Detail of the 'Casket of Letters', a rare surviving example of French silverware from the early 16th Century. PIC: Andy Phillipson.

The £1.8m 'Casket of Letters' that links Mary Queen of Scots to murder

The murder of David Rizzio, the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots, by a group of Scottish nobles (Engraving by George Greatbach and John Opie/Culture Club)

Mary Queen of Scots' murdered secretary was a political scapegoat Dr Emanuela Patti

In safe hands: The posy ring found in a field by a metal detectorist at Cardross, Argyll and Bute, which is now in the care of National Museums Scotland.

Ancient ring which depicts 'power of love' enters national collection

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A mile-long drive leads to Glamis Castle in Angus, the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and their Lyon predecessors since the 14th Century. PIC: Contributed.

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Conservator Diana de Bellaigue removes tarnish from the Mary, Queen of Scots casket. Copyright Duncan McGlynn

The Mary, Queen of Scots object behind 450-year 'intrigue'

Donald MacPhee, a crofter and keen metal detectorist from Benbecula with his dog, Fergus, and the Mary Queen of Scots coin he found on his croft recently

Metal detectorist's 'mind-blowing' Mary Queen of Scots coin discovery

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Festival director Nicola Benedetti at the launch of this year's Edinburgh International Festival programme.

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Life and loves of Scotland's 'gay' king born to Mary, Queen of Scots

The last letter written by Mary Queen of Scots, six hours before her execution in 1587 (left), and a death mask of the doomed monarch. PIC: NLS/Getty.

Mary Queen of Scots' letter written six hours before death put on show

The Darnley Sycamore in the southside of Glasgow, which is linked to Mary Queen of Scots and an important local landmark, was badly damaged in Friday's storm.

Ancient tree linked to Mary, Queen of Scots ripped apart in storm

Mary Queen of Scots depicted during the period she was held in captivity around Sheffield with the newly-decoded letters written during this time.

Mary Queen of Scots: Decoded letters reveal a monarch 'unfiltered'

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Conservator Diana de Bellaigue removes tarnish from the Mary, Queen of Scots casket. PIC: Duncan McGlynn.

Mary Queen of Scots’ silver casket restored – but its secrets hold firm

Mary, Queen of Rock! will be staged at the Assembly Rooms at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Rock opera inspired by Mary Queen of Scots to be launched at Fringe

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The gold coin of James VI which shows him on a galley boat holding the combined arms of England and Scotland. PIC: Contributed.

Mary Queen of Scots: Two 'exceedingly rare' 16th Century coins for sale

Hailes Castle near Haddington, East Lothian, dates from the 13th Century and is for sale at auction for offers over £284,000.

Castle linked to Mary Queen of Scots and her third wedding comes up for auction

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Inchmahome Priory on the Lake of Menteith

Manning a boat for Mary Queen of Scots' hideaway and other jobs for history fans

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According to the historian Robert Stedall, the Queen is related to Mary Queen of Scots via Henry VII's sister Queen Margaret of Scotland.

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Author Thomas Harding. Picture Christian Jungeblodt/Iaif

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One of Mary Queen of Scots’ lesser known battles will be re-enacted at Banchory this Sunday

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Mary, Queen Of Scots, played by Mirjam Nilsson, and Lord Darnley, played by Marc Tannahill, were married for less than two years (Picture: Scott Louden)

Time to re-open Scotland's coldest murder case, 456 years on?

Alan Steele as Falstaff and Sam Stopford as Prince Hal in Gordon Barr's version of Henry IV at 2023 Bard in the Botanics PIC: Tommy Ga-Ken Wan

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Linlithgow Palace has been closed since early last year after issues were detected with the safety of masonry at former pleasure palace of the Stuart monarchs. It will now re-open to the public on Saturday. PIC: HES.

Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace opens after climate change and vandalism woes

Malcolm Lochhead with his November 1990 Keeping Glasgow in Stitches banner

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Red spraypaint was used to deface the top of the James V fountain, which sits in the central courtyard of the palace. PIC: HES.

Linlithgow Palace sprayed with red graffiti in 'wanton' attack by vandals
Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, has been attacked by vandals who damaged its prized 16th-century fountain and left a trail of offensiv...

More than 50 previously undiscovered letters written by Mary Queen of Scots have been deciphered by a team of codebreakers with the secret correspondece detailing her struggles in captivity. PIC: Contributed.

'Lost' letters written by Mary Queen of Scots deciphered by codebreakers

Letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while she was in captivity have been found and decoded - more than 430 years after the former Queen of Scotland wrote them.

Mary Queen of Scots secret letters decoded after 430 years

Dots Obsession by Yayoi Kusama, part of the Flesh Arranges Itself Differently show at the Hunterian PIC: John Devlin / The Scotsman

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Myres Castle is up for sale with a price tag of £3.5m

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Dr Anna Groundwater, principal Curator at the the National Museum Scotland, with a rare French silver casket believed to have belonged to Mary Queen of Scots. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Silver casket linked to downfall of Mary Queen of Scots secured for the nation

Lily, Maria, Poppy and Lucy from Blackwood Primary School test out a new bridge at Loch Wood during the official opening event. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Woodland with links to Robert Burns and Mary Queen of Scots reopens

Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart in a scene from the film Mary Queen of Scots (Picture: Liam Daniel/Focus Features via AP)

Mary Queen of Scots used textiles to convey political messages – Laura Waddell

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The letter, which features the handwriting of Mary Queen of Scots.

'Rare' letter written by Mary Queen of Scots sells for £32,500 at auction

Cathy Marsden of Lyon & Turnbull with a letter featuring the handwriting of Mary Queen of Scots that is being sold by the auction house next month. Photo: Stewart Attwood/Lyon & Turnbull/PA Wire

Letter written by Mary Queen of Scots to French ambassador up for sale

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