The deposed Scottish queen wrote the four-page missive to her brother-in-law just a few hours before her execution in 1587 ...

The 400th anniversary of James VI and I’s death has been marked by several new approaches to the reign that gave ...

The last time the 1587 letter went on display people queued along George IV Bridge in Edinburgh for the chance to see it.

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark's Christmas plans have been revealed on the Royal Family's official website. With December just around the corner, it has been confirmed that Frederik VIII's ...

Vital restoration work on an iconic Irvine landmark is moving full steam ahead. Work is well under way at Irvine’s historic Seagate Castle, owned by North Ayrshire Council, to help preserve it for ...

When I first learned about the tradition of choosing a confirmation saint, one name rose above the others. But how could I pair my name with hers? Even the thought humbled me. I’d bonded with Mary, ...

The saga of Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots is a tale woven with intrigue, ambition, and the contentious politics of their time. These two formidable queens, cousins by blood, were bound by their ...

In early 2023, three amateur codebreakers announced they had successfully decoded the secret correspondence of one of the most tragic characters in European history: Mary, Queen of Scots. 57 encrypted ...

Mary, Queen of Scots, is seeking a strategic marriage to strengthen her claim to the English throne. Her cousin Lord Darnley appears to check all the boxes: He comes from a powerful Scottish family, ...

Since childhood, Mary Stuart had enjoyed writing in cipher. Later in life, as Queen of Scots and a prisoner in England for nearly 19 years, the skill became essential to her survival. From an early ...

Mary I of Scotland, or Mary, Queen of Scots is one of the most iconic monarchs in British history. She had an incredible impact on both Scottish and English history, and her life was one of tragedy, ...

POTTSVILLE, Pa. - Opened in 1929, Mary Queen of Peace stood as a cornerstone for many Pottsville families. "I have a ton of memories in this building. Anything from, again, we had our children's ...