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The Marie Stuart Society of Scotland - A comprehensive site exclusively dedicated to Mary Queen of Scots and packed with information including places to visit in Scotland.
History of the Monarchy: Mary, Queen of Scots - Profile of the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-67) from the official site of the British monarch.
Mary Queen of Scots - A brief chronology, outline of her marriages, with portrait gallery of Mary and her husbands, and comments on her from her contemporaries.
Mary Queen of Scots - An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
Mary Queen of Scots House Jedburgh, - About Scotland describes the house in Jedburgh where Mary stayed in 1566. Page illustrated with a photograph of the house and portrait of Mary, with links to pages on her life.
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots - A short biography by Jaella Briley with references, many being links to related sites.
Mary, Queen of Scots - Short history and bibliography.
Tudor England - Mary, Queen of Scots - In-depth biography, a timeline of key events, portraits, and an eyewitness account of Mary's execution.
Mary, Queen of Scots - Timelines, key events and biography.
Last Letter of Mary, Queen of Scots - Mary Queen of Scots' last letter, written six hours before her execution on 8 February 1587. A digital facsimile, transcription and translation from the National Library of Scotland's collections.
Mary Queen of Scots - Aspects of the life, reign and character of Scotland's most famous Queen. This Lancaster University course material covers topics as diverse as architecture, costume, food and dynastic politics.
Mary, Queen of Scots - Pictures and a biography.
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland and France - Tudor History provides basic dates, a portrait gallery and an eyewitness account by Robert Wynkfield of her execution on February 8, 1587.
Mary Queen of Scots - biographical and historiographical articles, book list, links
Tudor Images: Mary queen of Scots - A diverse collection of images of Mary, from early age to near her death, sourced from portraits, engravings, coins, etc. Included with most images are notes. Most of the images displayed are from the Tudor period.
BBC History: Mary, Queen of Scots and the Earl of Bothwell - Article examining the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and her lover, the Earl of Bothwell.
Mary, Queen of Scots - Detailed biography with links to further reading and information.
BBC History: Mary, Queen of Scots - Complete biography.
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