Mary Queen of Scots

Professor Halsey's talk is based on the University of Stirling's project Books & Borrowing in Scotland 1750-1830

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Julia Moffatt, exhibition organiser, helps set up the 2024 Mary Queen of Scots display. © The Borderlands Museum

Mary Queen of Scots chair returns to her homeland for the first time since 1568

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Mary Queen of Scots secret letters decoded after 430 years

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Chico (Brian Woods) from the Jedburgh Community Volunteer Enhancement Group creates a rainbow in a bed at Mary Queen of Scots house gardens in Jedburgh.

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Actor Jack Lowden back in town to buy shares in Oxton store

Jack Lowden with Francois de Plessis at Oxton Community Shop.

Actor Jack Lowden back in town to buy shares in Oxton store

The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots...painting by Gavin Hamilton has resulted in a two-year research project, studying the monarchs enduring hold over the publics imagination. (Pic: University of Glasgow)

Scottish academics will explore why Mary Queen of Scots legend has endured
In my end is my beginning is a quote Mary Queen of Scots is known to have frequently used.
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Reenactor Arran Johnston as Bonnie Prince Charlie returns to Traquair! PIcture; Ian Georgeson Photography

Bonnie Prince Charlie returns to Traquair

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Documents from the construction of the Forth Bridge in 1883 will feature in the exhibition.

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Jedburgh Abbey in the Scottish Borders. Fouinded in 1138.

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