Mary Queen of Scots Archives

Agnes Keith: The Most Powerful Woman in Scotland?

During her lifetime Agnes Keith became the most powerful woman in Scotland. By the time Mary,...

Wolf folklore in Scotland is rooted in fear. The story of the Wolf MacDonalds — Sliochd a’...

John Knox is said to haunt Cessnock Castle in Galston, Ayrshire. He walks through the castle...

Apr 25, 2026 | Calendar

December in Scotland is where politics, prophecy, and midwinter ritual collide. To begin with, the...

Apr 25, 2026 | Calendar

June in Scotland balances midsummer light with some of the most turbulent moments in the nation’s...

Apr 25, 2026 | Calendar

February is one of the darkest months in the Scottish calendar — not just in weather, but in...