National Museum of Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots
28 June – 17 November 2013
Gold locket, part of the Penicuik jewels, preserved by the Clerks of Penicuik as relics of Mary.
Mary, Queen of Scots is arguably one of the most enigmatic figures in Scottish history, and her story can still arouse strong emotions: was she betrayed by those she trusted, condemned to die a Catholic martyr or was she a murdering adulteress with her husband’s blood on her hands? Showing only in Edinburgh, Mary, Queen of Scots provides a unique opportunity to re-evaluate much that has been written and speculated about this charismatic monarch.
Drawing together surviving relics intimately connected with Mary and wider Renaissance material from public and private collections, this exhibition takes a fresh, innovative approach by using jewellery, textiles, furniture, documents and portraits to explore the dramatic story of the sovereign, the woman and this fascinating period in Scottish history.
Sponsored by Baillie Gifford Investment Managers.
Mon–Sun, 10am–5pm
Adults £9, concessions £7.50, child (12–15) £6, under 12's free