Marie Stuart News
by Anne Gwynn
Being a keen member of the Marie Stuart Society I would like to share some interesting facts about the Queen of Scots which have come to my notice this week.
1. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it appears that Marie met her 2nd. husband at Wemyss Castle in Fife on the 14th. of February, 1565. Not a lucky day for her as it transpired. This little gem was found in the Scottish Women’s Rural Institute magazine.
2. The next two discoveries were contained in the Scots Heritage Magazine. This is an excellent, quarterly publication which is printed in Australia. It has the most beautiful photographs and well written articles on all things Scottish. It states that in 1566 Marie spent a night at Langton Castle near Duns in the Borders. The house was built in the 1100s and was demolished in 1950.
3. The other reference to Marie in this publication is that whilst staying at Blair Castle in 1563 she shot a wolf on a hunt in the Forest of Atholl.
4. Innerpeffary Library, (above) near Crieff, founded by David, Lord Madderty, is Scotland’s oldest lending library. An exhibition there which will run for a year from March 1st. is entitled ‘Crime and Punishment’. On show will be commentaries from ancient books in the Library’s collection of famous trials such as those of Mary, Queen of Scots and James Stewart of the Glen (the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s 'Kidnapped') , as well as Archbishop Laud’s sermon from the scaffold which opens with the line ”This is an uncomfortable time to preach….”
5. Lastly the National Museum of Scotland will mount an exhibition opening on 28th. June, providing an opportunity to revisit much that has been written and speculated about one of our most charismatic monarchs: Mary, Queen of Scots. It will take a fresh approach using jewels, textiles, furniture, documents and portraits. Marie’s dramatic story and this fascinating period of Scottish history will be explored in detail. Don’t miss it!
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