An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
It is 1566, find out what life is like at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots here in Edinburgh Castle.
About An audience with Mary, Queen of Scots
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It is 1566 and Mary, Queen of Scots has given birth to James, heir to the Scottish throne.
Amid great rejoicing, The Queen will be holding an audience in the Great Hall. This is your opportunity to congratulate her and find out what life is like at her court here in Edinburgh Castle.
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