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Mary Queen of Scots Historic Sites

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If you're wondering ’where did Mary Queen of Scots live?’ Or you want to find our more about the places that Mary Queen of Scots spent her life then Historvius can help you follow in the footsteps of this iconic Scottish Queen.

Visit the places that Mary Queen of Scots called home, those that became her prison as well as other historic sites that relate to the life of  Mary.

To find out more about these Mary Queen of Scots sites, you can explore our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below. Once you’ve selected those you wish to visit you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook. This indispensible holiday guide will help you make the most of your time discovering Mary Queen of Scots sites.

Our database of historic places is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other historic places relating to Mary Queen of Scots, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.

Mary Queen of Scots sites : Site Index

  • Chatsworth House Chatsworth House
    Chatsworth House is an English country estate that once served as the prison of Mary Queen of Scots.
    Photo by xposurecreative.co.uk (cc)

  • Craigmillar Castle Craigmillar Castle
    Craigmillar Castle once played host to Mary Queen of Scots when she was recovering from an illness.
    Photo by conskeptical (cc)

  • Dumbarton Castle Dumbarton Castle
    It was at Dumbarton Castle that a young Mary Queen of Scots once sought refuge before travelling to France.
    Photo by baaker2009 (cc)

  • Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle
    Mary Queen of Scots gave birth to her son James - future king of England and Scotland - at Edinburgh Castle in 1566.
    Photo by Bernt Rostad (cc)

  • Falkland Palace Falkland Palace
    Falkland Palace was the country retreat and hunting lodge of the royal Stuart dynasty and a favourite home of Mary Queen of Scots.
    Photo by beltzner (cc)

  • Fotheringhay Castle Fotheringhay Castle
    Fortheringhay Castle was the birthplace of Richard III and site of execution of Mary Queen of Scots
    Photo by Iain Simpson (cc)

  • Holyroodhouse Palace Holyroodhouse Palace
    Holyroodhouse Palace is the Scottish royal residence famed as having been home to Mary Queen of Scots.
    Photo by ToniaYu (cc)

  • Inchmahome Priory Inchmahome Priory
    Inchmahome Priory was a medieval monastery which once sheltered a young Mary Queen of Scots.
    Photo by arthurmoodyuk (cc)

  • Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow Palace
    Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and host to most of the Stuart kings.
    Photo by DaGoaty (cc)

  • Lochleven Castle Lochleven Castle
    Lochleven Castle was a medieval stronghold most renowned for being the prison of Mary Queen of Scots.
    Photo by kyz (cc)

  • Stirling Castle Stirling Castle
    Stirling Castle is an iconic royal palace which was the location of the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.

  • Tutbury Castle Tutbury Castle
    Tutbury Castle is an imposing medieval site in Staffordshire which had one very famous prisoner, Mary Queen of Scots.
    Photo by steve p2008 (cc)

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