MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, is one of Scotland’s most iconic figures through history. Explore the turbulent life of Queen Mary – hear about the romance, wonder at the splendour, uncover the controversy and unfurl the tragic conclusion.
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8.30am
Edinburgh Pickup
45 Minutes → 9.15am
Linlithgow palace
LINLITHGOW PALACE © Crown Copyright Historic Environment Scotland
Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and residence of the Stewart dynasty. Admire the ornate courtyard fountain, appreciate the unique Renaissance architecture and explore the ruins of rooms once lived in by the Kings and Queens of Scotland.
2 Hours → 11am
Travel to Stirling
30 Minutes → 11.30am
Stirling Castle – Lunch Break
STIRLING CASTLE © Crown Copyright Historic Environment Scotland
Stirling Castle was the site of Mary Stuart’s crowning at only nine months old. Walk in the steps of royalty as you explore the authentically refurnished Royal Palace, stroll through the Queen Anne gardens and admire the stunningly reproduced Stirling Tapestries.
STIRLING CASTLE © Crown Copyright Historic Environment Scotland
Stirling Castle has a long and extensive history as one of the primary seats of the Scottish monarchy. Walk in the steps of royalty as you explore the authentically refurnished Royal Palace, stroll through the Queen Anne gardens and admire the stunningly reproduced Stirling Tapestries.
3.5 Hours → 3pm
Travel to Lochleven Castle
45 Minutes → 4pm
Lochleven Castle
LOCHLEVEN CASTLE © Crown Copyright Historic Environment Scotland
Lochleven Castle became a prison for Mary Stuart and was the site of her abdication to her infact son, James VI. Enjoy a short boat ride across the loch, soak up the tranquillity of the isolated island and explore the very same rooms Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned.
1.5 Hours → 5.30pm
Travel back to Edinburgh