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👑 ʀᴏʏᴀʟ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ 👑 ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴘɪᴄᴇ 👑 ɪɴꜱᴛᴀ-ᴀᴛᴛʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ 👑 ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴏɴᴇʀ ᴍᴇᴇᴛꜱ ᴋɪɴɢ 👑 ᴠ1ʀɢ1ɴ ᴛʀᴏᴘᴇ 👑 ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴏʀ ➡ ᴏʀᴅᴇʀ ɴᴏᴡ: www.books2read.com/soof #smutty #SmuttyReads #RoyalRomance #captiveromance #spicybook #smuttok #spicyreads #reign #maryqueenofscots #netflixreign #netflixreignseries #virgintrope #smutbook #readmoresmuttybooks #romancereads #romancestagram #darkromance #darkromancerec #booktok #fyp #darkromancereaders #darkromancestagram #spicybooktok #darkromancereads #hesa10but #spicybookrecs #dahliareign #sybilknight

4/28/2024, 2:00:31 PM

Fun fact. This hawthorn tree was planted by Mary, Queen of Scotts. It was planted by her in the 1560’s while she resided in St Andrews during her reign. #maryqueenofscots #hawthorn #standrews

4/28/2024, 12:39:40 PM

a rock that bends to no wind (elizabeth i and mary, queen of scots) symbols of rivalry #elizabethi #elizabeththefirst #queenelizabeth #maryqueenofscots #queenmary #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalpainting #procreate #art #artist #historicalart

4/27/2024, 11:07:31 PM

Mary, Queen of Scots, was born on December 8, 1542, to James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Her tumultuous life was marked by political intrigue, religious conflict, and personal tragedy. At just six days old, Mary became queen following her father's death, but due to her young age, Scotland was ruled by regents. As Mary grew older, her life became increasingly entangled in the power struggles of Europe. She married Francis II of France in 1558, cementing an alliance between Scotland and France. However, Francis's death in 1560 left Mary a widow at the age of 18, prompting her return to Scotland. Back in Scotland, Mary's Catholic faith clashed with the Protestantism of many of her subjects, leading to internal strife. Her reign was marred by political instability and personal drama, including her marriages to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, and James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell. The murder of Lord Darnley, widely believed to be orchestrated by Bothwell, tarnished Mary's reputation. Ultimately, Mary's reign came to a tragic end. Forced to abdicate in 1567, she fled to England seeking the protection of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. However, Elizabeth viewed Mary as a threat to her own throne and imprisoned her for 19 years. In 1587, Mary was executed on charges of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth, ending the life of one of history's most fascinating and controversial figures. . . . #MaryQueenofScots #ScottishHistory #TudorHistory #EuropeanRoyalty #PoliticalIntrigue #ReligiousConflict #Regents #Catholicism #ProtestantReformation #RoyalMarriages #ElizabethanEra #Execution #HistoricalFigures #Queens #WomenInHistory

4/27/2024, 10:38:10 PM

My stop on the blog tour for Barbara Henderson’s fantastic new book, ‘The Boy, The Witch and the Queen of Scots.’ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I’m big on history, especially the history of the Kings and Queens of Scotland and Britain and loved a visit to Holyrood Palace a few years ago. So when Barbara asked if I’d do a stop on her tour, of course I jumped at the chance! The book tells the tale of young Alexander Buchan, skilled falconer, who finds himself embroiled in a scheme to spy on the newly returned Mary Queen of Scots. He soon grows fond of the Queen and fights to keep her, and himself alive throughout this captivating work of historical fiction. I love how the author has been able to include so much historical truth in the story which would make it perfect to use with middle/upper school classes who are exploring the topic of Mary Queen of Scots. It’s also nice that this book focuses on Mary’s early reign where she experienced success rather than her later, tragic demise. There’s lots of descriptive language to describe settings and these would be excellent to use during writing lessons with kids. Finally, I love that there’s a glossary of topical words and also a timeline of Mary’s life at the back of the book. Fantastic resources to be used by children. Definitely one to add to your classroom library! @scattyscribbler @luathpress Thanks to Barbara for sending me a copy to read, review and enjoy x #maryqueenofscots #marytudor #edinburghcastle #holyroodpalace #theroyalmile #barbarahenderson #scottishbooks #scottishteachertribe #scottishprimaryteacher #primaryteacher #teachersofinstagram #supportlocal #supportscottishauthors #scottishauthors #invernesscastle #battleofcorrichie #falklandpalace #stirlingcastle #royalmews #falconry

4/27/2024, 10:36:51 PM

Good day faire gentles, Doth thou be looking for something magical & adventurous to do Mother Day weekend? Then please be welcomed to visit our court at the Edge of Spring fantasy faire May 11th & 12th at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. I will reign as Mary Queen of Scots along with my fellow historical re enactors of the Guild of St. Giles @lady_tamsen & @mcglittersworld @mcglitterx & many more. We hope to see you there! ✨⚔️👑⚔️✨ https://gostang.com/edge-of-spring/eos-home/ #renaissance #renaissancefestival #renaissancefaire #maryqueenofscots #guildofstgiles

4/27/2024, 10:27:13 PM

When in Scotland... Read about Mary Queen of Scots🛡️⚔️🏰. . . . . #scotland #maryqueenofscots #katewilliams #book #bookstagram #edinburgh #travel #queen #books #bookphotography #trainstation #unitedkingdom

4/27/2024, 9:23:37 PM

'The Tower' is historical fiction at its finest - an absolute MUST-READ! 🏰🧡 🏰 'The Tower' by Flora Carr is about Mary Queen of Scots' time imprisoned in Lochleven Castle in Scotland. It focuses on the dynamics between the Queen, her maids (Scottish Jane & French Cuckoo) and later, her lady in waiting, Lady Seton. As they grow more & more claustrophobic, it becomes clear that nobody is coming to their rescue. Will they risk an escape??! 🌟 I cannot even begin to explain how good this was. It felt SO VIVID, like you're right there in the room with them. The women felt so viscerally real - the stress of the imprisonment, Mary's pregnancy, the fear of the men in the tower. It was so tense, especially during the escape plots. ✍️ I think a lot of the reason why this book felt so immediate is that it's written in the present tense. Not sure why present tense is so controversial in historical fiction because it works like a dream in this! 🇫🇷 We get to know the characters really well, and are shown every nuance of their relationships and how they change over time. The rivalry between the two chambermaids, Jane & Cuckoo, especially fascinated me. 🌊 Loved how Greek mythology & Scottish folklore was woven into the story. Mary Stuart is often compared to a siren & Jane to a selkie. 📚 Flora Carr herself came to the York Waterstones to talk about 'The Tower!' She's originally from York & I got to meet her (& she signed my copy!!) I enjoyed hearing how she immersed herself in the research & spent time in museums to see objects Mary would have used and touched. 🧡 Overall, this was a STUNNING piece of historical fiction which I will be recommending to everyone. Definitely going to be one of my books of the year! - Katie #thetower #floracarr #waterstones #york #visityork #booksta #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #historicalfiction #marystuart #maryqueenofscots #womenshistory #fivestarbook #fivestarreads @waterstonesyork @floracarr13 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs

4/27/2024, 8:38:44 PM

⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀╔══ஓ๑♡๑ஓ══╗ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #queenmaryineveryep ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ REIGN ; 1.07, Left Behind ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ╚══ஓ๑♡๑ஓ══╝ .·:*¨ ✘♚✘ ¨*:·. NOTES ;; this is actually one of reign's best episodes and i love it so so much, showing how catherine and mary can have a real friendship ❤️ .·:*¨ ✘♚✘ ¨*:·.

4/27/2024, 7:07:48 PM

Recently sold my Wainscot chair. Buyer turned out to be Mary Queen of Scots collector ~ (Charles I grandmother) It now stands in exhibition about her life in Scotland. #Synchronicity #KingCharles #Funfacts #CharlesI #History #Stuarts #Family #Scotland #Antiques #MaryQueenofscots #Spooky

4/27/2024, 3:12:30 PM

Mary Stuart, one of the most famous figures in history and the renaissance monarch who boldly ruled Scotland during a time of religious strife and political upheaval throughout the British Isles, takes center stage on this cute and chunky 6 x 6 inch canvas wrap print. I used a variety of sources for my illustration, including a portrait by Francois Clouet as well as her death mask. Of course I had to include some Scottish thistle too. This artwork can also be found in The Ultimate Tudor Colouring Book 🎨 Kathrynholeman.Etsy.com #maryqueenofscots #scottishthistle #canvasprints

4/27/2024, 1:17:44 PM

Happy 10th birthday to The Kelpies @helixfalkirk - 10 years young and celebrating today! Exactly 10 years ago this weekend, the mini-Kelpies sculpture maquettes were also on show in front of Kinneil House - who remembers seeing them here? If you’re not attending the Kelpies celebration, Kinneil House is *open* today (and every Saturday) for indoor tours with @historicscotland, plus a free outdoor guided walk at 12 noon led by one of our volunteers - come along and hear the stories of the estate. Full details at our web site or other social media pages. #kinneil #kinneilhouse #kinneilestate #kelpies #thekelpies #thekelpiesfalkirk #thekelpiesscotland #kelpies10 #thehelixpark #boness #historicscotland #visitfalkirk #falkirkexplored #linlithgow #linlithgowpalace #blacknesscastle #maryqueenofscots #antoninewall #johnmuirway #visitwestlothian #kelpiesofinstagram #kelpiesofficial #andyscott #andyscottsculpture #scottishcastle #scottisharchitecture #innerforth

4/27/2024, 1:13:43 PM

The time has come… Mary Stuart is about to start its last show. Thank you for everyone who joined us for this fantastic ride. We hope you enjoyed the show as much as we all did performing it. Here’s to the beginning of the end. 👑 #maryqueenofscots #katemulvany #marystuart #queenelizabethvsmaryqueenofscots #queenvsqueen #historicalplay #historybutfun #historybutentertaining #theatre #theatreplay #drama #dramaplay #historicaldrama #theatreinpenrith #artsofpenrith #supportthearts #actors #localactors #communityactors #communitytheatre #supportlocal #gloriana #openingweek #grippingplay #dontmiss #whatashow

4/27/2024, 11:43:50 AM

Had a lovely train 🚊 trip from York to Peterborough where we were picked up by family. We took the opportunity to wander around Peterborough and visit the Cathedral and have a light lunch at the Drapers Arms Hotel. This is one of the Wetherspoons food chains - reasonably priced (if not cheap) pub food. For those who would like a history lesson, read on. Otherwise, enjoy the pictures 😊. #yorktopeterborough #peterboroughcathedral #catherineofaragon #maryqueenofscots #stainedglasswindows #magnificentarchitecture ⛪️ #wetherspoon #drapersarmspeterborough #pubsnacks #catchupwithfamily The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter, Saint Paul and Saint Andrew, whose statues look down from the three high gables of the West Front, was founded as a monastery in AD 655 and re-built in its present form between 1118 and 1238. Peterborough Cathedral is one of the most intact large Norman buildings in England and is renowned for its imposing early English Gothic West Front which, with its three enormous arches, is without architectural precedent and with no direct successor. The cathedral has the distinction of having had two queens buried beneath its paving: Catherine of Aragon and Mary, Queen of Scots. The remains of Queen Mary were removed to Westminster Abbey by her son James I when he became King of England.

4/27/2024, 11:31:35 AM

We give you our word Mary Stuart isn’t one you want to miss! 👑 2pm matinee is close to being sold out, but there’s room tonight at 8 for the last show! 🗓️ 27th April 2024 📍 The Henry Lawson Theatre 🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/CNMRS ☎️ 0448 011 370 #maryqueenofscots #katemulvany #marystuart #queenelizabethvsmaryqueenofscots #queenvsqueen #historicalplay #historybutfun #historybutentertaining #theatre #theatreplay #drama #dramaplay #historicaldrama #theatreinpenrith #artsofpenrith #supportthearts #actors #localactors #communityactors #communitytheatre #supportlocal #gloriana #openingweek #grippingplay #dontmiss #whatashow

4/27/2024, 5:24:19 AM

im just here to break hearts😃🫶🏼 transition & heart break era :P

4/27/2024, 3:41:03 AM

⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀╔══ஓ๑♡๑ஓ══╗ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #queenmaryineveryep ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ REIGN ; 1.06, Chosen ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ╚══ஓ๑♡๑ஓ══╝ .·:*¨ ✘♚✘ ¨*:·. NOTES ;; this is so pretty actually, one of my favorite edits of this theme <3 .·:*¨ ✘♚✘ ¨*:·.

4/27/2024, 1:00:34 AM

Ich liebe es immer wenn Addy neue Bilder Postet 💙 #adelaidekane #maryqueenofscots

4/26/2024, 8:09:34 PM

My beauty Addy #adelaidekane #maryqueenofscots

4/26/2024, 8:07:28 PM

We often think about the Elizabeth I & Mary Queen of Scots story only as a competition for the English crown—one prize over which the two women battled. That is only part of the story. At the beginning of Elizabeth’s reign, there were 2 regnant queens and 2 kingdoms. At the time, most people thought even one ruling woman was unnatural, dangerous, or even “monstrous.” But the world should have realized there was room for two women rulers. That’s part of the story of Elizabeth and Mary that I’ll be sharing (online) tomorrow, 27 April, with Smithsonian Associates. More info and registration in bio. And lots more about the Tudor regnant queens in The Tudors by Numbers! . . . . . #TheTudorsbyNumbers #tudorsbynumbers #elizabethiandmaryqueenofscots #elizabethi #maryqueenofscots @smithsonianassociates #smithsonianstreaming

4/26/2024, 4:32:57 PM

👑 Rock Your Kitchen with Our Royal Spring Cleaning BOGO Event! 👑 Get ready to roll into spring with our electrifying Royal Spring Cleaning BOGO Event. Score one Dead Queens Tea Towel and snag the second one at 50% Off. It's your chance to add a dash of royal rebellion to your culinary domain. CLEAN UP HERE: https://www.deadqueens.ca/collections/tea-towels . . . #deadqueensstyle #royalstyle #decor #royals #rebels #crownworthy #thecrown #historicalroyals #giftsforhistorybuffs #perfectgifts #europeanroyalty #britishroyals #royalty #tudors #royalteatowels #teatowels #designerteatowels #hostessgifts #mothersdaygifts #maryqueenofscots #catherinethegreat #queenelizabethi #queenvictoria #empresswu #hojomasako #queenelizabethii #cleopatra #marieantoinette #anneboleyn

4/26/2024, 2:17:03 PM

Do you collect wee souvenirs wherever you go?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Take home a reminder of your visit to the palace with one of our new Mary Queen of Scots and Falkland Palace themed magnets, keyrings and pin badge! #giftshop #maryqueenofscots #falklandpalaceandgarden #nationaltrustforscotland

4/26/2024, 2:00:12 PM

👑 ʀᴏʏᴀʟ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ 👑 ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴘɪᴄᴇ 👑 ɪɴꜱᴛᴀ-ᴀᴛᴛʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ 👑 ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴏɴᴇʀ ᴍᴇᴇᴛꜱ ᴋɪɴɢ 👑 ᴠ1ʀɢ1ɴ ᴛʀᴏᴘᴇ 👑 ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴀᴘᴛᴏʀ ➡ ᴏʀᴅᴇʀ ɴᴏᴡ: www.books2read.com/soof #smutty #SmuttyReads #RoyalRomance #captiveromance #spicybook #smuttok #spicyreads #reign #maryqueenofscots #netflixreign #netflixreignseries #virgintrope #smutbook #readmoresmuttybooks #romancereads #romancestagram #darkromance #darkromancerec #booktok #fyp #darkromancereaders #darkromancestagram #spicybooktok #darkromancereads #hesa10but #spicybookrecs #dahliareign #sybilknight

4/26/2024, 2:00:09 PM

#OTD in 1540, Francis Knollys and Catherine Carey married, in an apparent love match. They appear to have met when both were involved in welcoming Henry VIII’s new Queen, Anne of Cleves to England; Francis being appointed as a gentleman of the welcoming delegation and Catherine as a lady of her household, as the daughter of Mary Boleyn (and possible illegitimate daughter of Henry VIII). Francis and Catherine went on to have ?14 children, (including Lettice, Countess of Leicester); Francis recorded the dates of their birth, as well as his marriage date, in a Latin dictionary. Following the ascension of her kinswoman Elizabeth I, Catherine was appointed as a Lady of the Bedchamber, and so spent more time at court (due to Elizabeth’s dependence on her) and so separated from Francis, who himself was later given an important role in the ‘management’ and initial imprisonment of Mary Queen of Scots. This separation caused disharmony between Francis and his monarch, as he was prevented from returning to his wife, when word of her illness reached him; she died in January 1569 without them being reunited. He never remarried, and died in 1591. 📷 ‘Sir Francis Knollys the Elder, Lord Treasurer of the Household’; English School, 1572 ©National Trust Images ‘Katherine Knollys (née Carey), Lady Knollys’; Unknown Artist, 1562 ©Yale Center for British Art #thedudleywomen #francisknollys #catherinecarey #letticeknollys #rotherfieldgreys #greyscourt #westminsterabbey #maryboleyn #henryviii #anneofcleves #elizabethi #maryqueenofscots #tudors #tudorengland #tudorpeople #tudorwomen #tudorhistory #tudorlove #elizabethanhistory #elizabethanengland

4/26/2024, 1:30:00 PM

A 17th century oil on board painting of a Lady at her bath after Francois Clouet (1520-1572). There are many versions of this popular painting but this one is close to the original. The principal subject has often been said to be a portrait of Diane de Poitiers and perhaps less likely Mary Queen of Scots. It combines elements of both portraiture and allegory possible representing an ideal of beauty. Of octagonal shape and contained within a beautiful carved, painted and giltwood trumeau frame. Height: 114cm, Width: 156cm For further details see our website: www.mcphersonantiques.com #17thcentury #antique #antiqueforsale #australia #collinsstreet #dianedepoitiers #french #interiordecor #interiordesign #mcphersonantiques #oilpainting #portrait #renaissance #art #melbourne #maryqueenofscots #francoisclouet

4/26/2024, 11:37:59 AM

We’re looking forward to showing you all our newly interpreted Turret House next Sunday! 😃 The new interpretation reveals the story of Mary, Queen of Scots’ time in captivity and explores the webs of intrigue and betrayal that surrounded Mary during her imprisonment. And don’t forget: on the day, you’ll also get the chance to meet Mary and Elizabeth I themselves! Entry is FREE, however please book tickets in advance as we have limited capacity. More info about the event can be found in our bio 😊 #SheffieldManorLodge #VisitSheffield #ExploreSheffield #SheffieldEvents #SheffieldDaysOut #DaysOutSheffield #DaysOutWithKids #KidsActivities #ChildrensActivities #Tudors #TheTudors #TudorHistory #TudorEngland #TudorLife #TudorExperience #SheffieldHistory #SheffieldHeritage #MaryQueenOfScots #GeorgeTalbot #BessOfHardwick #ElizabethI #QueenElizabethI #TurretHouse #HistoryTours #GuidedTours

4/26/2024, 11:05:13 AM

The Face Of A Queen .. Where? In Glasgow Near St Mungo’s Cathedral. Who Is It? Mary Queen Of Scots … The Image Brought To Mind An Attributed Quote Of Mary’s …. ‘If I could be anything in the world I would want to be a teardrop because I would be born in your eyes, live on your cheeks, and die on your lips.‘

4/26/2024, 8:47:23 AM

Make sure to read this note carefully - come see Mary Stuart tonight at 8pm! Only 3 shows to go, down miss out on this fantastic show 👑 🗓️ 26 - 27th April 2024 📍 The Henry Lawson Theatre 🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/CNMRS ☎️ 0448 011 370 # #maryqueenofscots #katemulvany #marystuart #queenelizabethvsmaryqueenofscots #queenvsqueen #historicalplay #historybutfun #historybutentertaining #theatre #theatreplay #drama #dramaplay #historicaldrama #theatreinpenrith #artsofpenrith #supportthearts #actors #localactors #communityactors #communitytheatre #supportlocal #gloriana #openingweek #grippingplay #dontmiss #whatashow

4/26/2024, 5:52:25 AM

#visitcarlisle Carlisle Castle in the centre of Carlisle is rich in history and folklore. #carlislecastle #maryqueenofscots #bordercity #cumbria #greatbordercity #castle #sunset #history Share and tag @visitcarlisle

4/26/2024, 2:41:06 AM

[ 1.07 ] q:mary or catherine?

4/25/2024, 9:57:06 PM

David with “Mary Queen of Scots” cast (2018) - - - - - - #davidtennant #maryqueenofscots #margotrobbie #doctorwho #goodomens #crowley #tenthdoctor

4/25/2024, 7:05:51 PM

A silver casket, said to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots, will soon be taken on a mini tour of Scotland. The casket may have once contained love poems & letters allegedly from Mary to her third husband that implicated them both in the murder of her second husband. Check out the link in bio for more info. . . . @sfu_history #scottishsfu #maryqueenofscots #scottishhistory #sfugram #sfu2024 #sfu #simonfraseru #simonfraseruniversity

4/25/2024, 6:34:34 PM

Did yall catch up on yesterday’s episode Mary Queen of Scots? #maryqueenofscots #scotland #queen #comedy

4/25/2024, 6:08:42 PM

Two costume concept designs for ‘Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off’ by Liz Lochhead The characters Mary Queen of Scots and La Corbie #characterdesign #costumedesign #theatredesign #costumedesigner #maryqueenofscots #historicalfashion #historicalcostume #procreate #conceptart #costumeconcept

4/25/2024, 5:27:11 PM

⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀╔══ஓ๑♡๑ஓ══╗ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #queenmaryineveryep ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀REIGN ; 1.05, A Chill in the Air ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ╚══ஓ๑♡๑ஓ══╝ .·:*¨ ✘♚✘ ¨*:·. NOTES ;; and thus begins the frary angst cycle where they have lingering feelings for the wrong people 🙄😭 .·:*¨ ✘♚✘ ¨*:·.

4/25/2024, 5:12:21 PM

Join the phenomenal debut novelist @floracarr13 next Tuesday (30th April) at 7pm as she discusses the publication of her fiery feminist retelling of Mary, Queen of Scot’s darkest hours, The Tower, with @amandablockauthor Book your tickets now! They are imprisoned, but not contained. Three women cross a loch. It is 1567, one of them is pregnant, two of them fretful. The boat takes them to Lochleven castle in the middle of the water. Awaiting them are courtiers braying for blood, hellbent on keeping one of them under lock and key: Mary Queen of Scots. #FloraCarr #TheTower #MaryQueenofScots #History #Fiction #New #bookstagram #booksoninstagram #Blackwells #Bookshop #Novel #Author #Scottish #Waterstones

4/25/2024, 1:29:37 PM

Imagine unfurling something that Mary Queen of Scots created 😮 Here is a glimpse behind the scenes today as we work on a project with @universityofstirling. This is the Blue Blanket, a saltire banner that Queen Mary and 'the four Marys' (her besties) sewed together. 👸💁‍♀️💁‍♀️💁‍♀️💁‍♀️ It is said that if Mary needed to call her loyal subjects to arms, the banner would be hung from the cross on Broad Street, Stirling. It was mostly used for ceremonial ocassions for hundreds of years, and that is why it is in such a delicate condition. You'll get a chance to see the Blue Blanket up close next year when we have the @nationalmuseumsscotland silver casket believed to have belonged to Mary Queen of Scots on display here at The Smith! #Stirling900 #maryqueenofscots

4/25/2024, 1:16:36 PM

✨The Royal Apartments at Linlithgow Palace✨ 👑 During the reign of James IV (1488 -1514) the royal apartments in the palace were moved to where they can be seen today. 🏰 The main hall was on the lower level (labelled ‘1️⃣’) had a huuuge fireplace at one end and this room was where James IV would have carried out his legal work and also received visitors. 🏰 Above the main hall was most likely the Queen’s apartments (labelled ‘2️⃣’) where you can see another huge fireplace on that level. 🏰 Behind each of these rooms were narrow corridors (you can see the doorway of one on the right hand side of the fireplace, labelled ‘3️⃣’) and this would have been where the attendants would have slept. These also would have been used for serving purposes too so they were always near by to the King and Queen. 🏰 The little shelves built into the halls would have held highly valuable belongings so show off their grandeur. (Labelled ‘4️⃣’) 📸🤗 I’ve uploaded a few pics where so you can see the different angles. Swipe to the end for fireplace bants 😅🔥🪵 . #jamesiv #medieval #medievalperiod #medievalera #medievalhistory #kingsandqueens #king #queen #jamesv #jamesvi #maryqueenofscots #linlithgowpalace #linlithgow #royalpalace #palace

4/24/2024, 10:39:59 PM

On this day in 1558, a Fifteen year old Mary Queen of Scots married fourteen year old Francoise, Dauphin of France in Paris. The wedding was accompanied by an agreement that will unify the crowns of Scotland and France if there are children of the marriage, and hand over the crown of Scotland to France if there are not. Ask our guides to tell you more on our Scottish Day Tours. #scottishhistory #scotland #visitscotland #royalhistory #maryqueenofscots

4/24/2024, 8:30:47 PM

#OnThisDay in 1558, Mary Queen of Scots, also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, married the French Dauphin at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. At the tender age of six days, Mary ascended to the Scottish throne, thrust into a realm governed by regents amidst religious and political turbulence. Her betrothal to Francis, the Dauphin of France, at just five years old, served as both a safeguard and a strategic move, ensuring her safety from English incursions during the Rough Wooing. The same year as her betrothal, she was sent to be raised in France. Accompanied by her two illegitimate half-brothers and the "four Marys," (four peers of her age, all bearing the name Mary that hailed from esteemed Scottish lineages) and Janet, Lady Fleming, the mother of Mary Fleming and half-sister of James V, assumed the role of governess for the group. At age 15, Mary married Francis, the Dauphin of France, aged 14 at Notre Dame. Mary's wedding was a grand affair, complete with a procession and a lavish feast. She looked stunning in her silver gown and regal crown. After the ceremony, there was music, dancing, and a sumptuous supper. The celebration extended to Edinburgh, where bonfires lit up the streets in honor of the newlyweds. The Parliament of Scotland also gave its approval, cementing the bond between Scotland and France. After Henry II's death from a jousting accident, only a year later, Francis and Mary ascended the throne of France. But it would not last long... Tragically, Francis succumbed to illness and passed away in December 1560. Catherine de' Medici, his mother, took charge as regent for his younger brother, Charles IX. Mary, grieving her husband's death, returned to Scotland in August 1561 after spending nine months in France. Despite being raised in France since childhood, she faced the daunting task of navigating Scotland's intricate political landscape upon her return. For more on Mary, Queen of Scots, check out the comments! #OTD #OnThisDayinHistory #Tudors #MaryQueenofScots #HistoryofScotland

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