A palace as much as a fortress, Stirling Castle was one of the most used Scottish royal residences.

Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland in the Chapel Royal, aged only nine months. It’s said that she howled non-stop throughout the ceremony.

The little Queen and her mother spent almost five peaceful years in the safety of the Royal Palace. But things quickly changed.

Mary’s guardians opposed the previously arranged agreement of betrothing her to Henry VIII’s son (she was to marry him). Edward, Prince of Wales was raised as a Protestant, Mary was a Catholic. This just wouldn’t work out for Catholic Scotland.

Let's learn some facts about the castle.

Click the video to go on a walk about with Mr Scotland.

Here's a map of the area that Mr Scotland is walking about.

PDF Map of Stirling Castle

Meet the Lady Janet - Mary's Aunt.

Create 3 questions you would like to ask her about life in Stirling Castle.

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