Mary Queen of Scots

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Take a look through our gallery to see 12 old Edinburgh pubs which are steeped in history. Photo: Sheep Heid Inn

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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

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

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Dennis the Menace and Mary Queen of Scots paid a visit with eight-year-old Rocco Cesari and five-year-old Francesca Cesari to Luke Winter of the Story Wagon – a touring space offering creative writing, traditional storytelling and story sharing activities – at The Kelpies in Falkirk to launch Scotland's Year of Stories. Picture: VisitScotland/Chris Watt

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Mary Queen of Scots ready to terrify at new city show.

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Mary, Queen of Scots

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All residents from overseas countries are now able to vote in Scottish Parliament elections (Picture: Angus Robertson)

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Guy Fawkes effigies are traditionally lit on Bonfire Night to celebrate the foiled Gunpowder Plot (Shutterstock)

This is why we celebrate Bonfire Night

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Mary Queen of Scots generated 60,000 social media engagements

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This painting of James VI, created by an unknown artist in 1602, will be shown as part of the 2020 exhibition.

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Jack Lowden with Saoirse Ronan at the Scottish Premiere of Mary Queen of Scots.

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Vicky Garrington, curator at Museum of Edinburgh with Mary Queen of Scots original letters.

Royal mile treasure trove of Mary Queen of Scots documents found

The re-opening of the Sheep Heid in Duddingston which has had some refurbishment work done and opens fully to the public this Saturday. Pictured is General Manager Chloé Herbert. Pic: Greg Macvean

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Universal's epic historical drama, Mary Queen of Scots.

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This image released by Focus Features shows Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart in a scene from "Mary Queen of Scots." (Liam Daniel/Focus Features via AP)

Mary Queen of Scots inspires eco fashion range

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The exhibition at the National Library of Scotland will explore depictions of Mary Stuart through the ages.

Mary Queen of Scots treasures to go on display at National Library

Earlshall Castle near Leuchars in Fife has several royal connections and is now on the market for £5m. PIC: Savills.

Scottish castle with links to Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots up for sa...

Edinburgh Castles Great Hall is to host its first ever fashion show, Women of the Crown to pay tribute to the original Royal fashion icon - Mary Queen of Scots.

Mary Queen of Scots fashion inspires Edinburgh Castle catwalk

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10 beautiful objects linked to Mary Queen of Scots

Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart in a scene from "Mary Queen of Scots." (Liam Daniel/Focus Features via AP)

Review: Mary Queen of Scots film sabotaged by '˜edgy' #MeToo script

Detail from The Abdication of Mary Queen of Scots, by Gavin Hamilton. The painting was the inspiration for the major research project. PIC: Glasgow University/Hunterian Art Gallery.

Mary Queen of Scots: academics to study our fascination with the doomed queen

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Saoirse Ronan dance with the band as they attend the Scotland premiere of Mary Queen of Scots. Picture: Getty Images

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Grace Molony as Dorothy Stafford, Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I and Georgia Burnell as Kate Carey in a scene from "Mary Queen of Scots." (Parisa Tag/Focus Features via AP)

Mary Queen of Scots director wanted the blockbuster filmed entirely in Scotland

The First Minister is due to host a reception at Edinburgh Castle tonight. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon: Mary Queen of Scots film shows Scotland is '˜world class'

Saoirse Ronan stars in the new Mary Queen of Scots film. Picture: PA Wire

Mary Queen of Scots: Saoirse Ronan to attend Scottish premiere in Edinburgh

The Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop (L) has said the new Mary Queen of Scots movie offers a great opportunity for Scotland's tourism sector.

Scottish tourism can benefit from Mary Queen of Scots film, says Fiona Hyslop

Saoirse Ronan as Mary Stuart and James McArdle as Earl of Moray in a scene from "Mary Queen of Scots." Pic Liam Daniel/Focus Features via AP

Stars to attend Mary Queen of Scots premiere at Edinburgh Castle

Key scenes in the new Mary Queen of Scots film, starring Saoirse Ronan (pictured) were shot on Seacliff Beach in East Lothian. PIC: Liam Daniel/Focus Feature.

Mary Queen of Scots film: The locations

A 1560 portrait of Mary in her all-white mourning garb. Her first husband, Francis II of France, died that same year. She soon returned to Scotland. Picture: Wikicommons

Jewellery gifted by Mary Queen of Scots goes on display in Edinburgh