Linlithgow Palace, the place where Mary, Queen of Scots was born on December 7, 1542.

Edinburgh Castle where many important events occurred in Mary's life, including the birth of her son, James VI.

Edinburgh Castle at night (during the time of "Castle Esplanade" held every August).

Mary's Death Mask

One of Mary's Dresses at Stirling Castle.

Pictures of some of Mary's possessions, including one of her shoes. Mary stood six feet; her shoe size was small for someone that tall.

Mary's signature ("Marie R") which stands for Mary, Regina (Latin for queen) and her motto: "In my end is my beginning."

Carlisle Castle, where Mary spent much of 1568 imprisoned.

During her 19 years of house arrest, Mary made many embroidered works.

Pictures of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her three husbands.

Mary, Queen of Scots - in her own words.

An older Henry VIII in 1544, three years before his death in 1547

Pictures of some of the more famous buildings that played a role in historic Scotland, including the time of Mary, Queen of Scots

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