Mary’s retreat at Falkland Palaceįinally, we finish the day at Falkland Palace, the favourite retreat of the Stewarts. Hear tales of magnificent celebrations such as the baptism of her son, James VI, tinged with sadness, as this is also where she sees him for the last time. Visit the beautifully restored Royal Apartments, where you will usually be greeted by costumed guides. This was her home until she was 5 yrs old. Then we move to Stirling Castle where Mary herself was brought to be crowned as an infant. Stirling Castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was crowned We will also visit the beautiful medieval St Michael’s Parish Church (subject to restricted opening hours) where Mary was baptised and you will see the beautiful new bronze statue of Mary, overlooking Linlithgow Peel. Imagine yourself meandering around this magnificent “pleasure palace” enjoying the sights and sounds of The Court. Begin at Linlithgow Palace (photo stop as Palace is closed), where Mary was born in 1542.
On Day 2 we visit key sites associated with Mary, on a fully guided day tour. Day 2: Linlithgow, Stirling and Falkland Mary’s birth place, Linlithgow Palace
