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Mary Queen of Scots resigning her crown by Gavin Hamilton, 1786

Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots led a colourful life and would have used many fine objects during her lifetime. After her execution in 1587, many objects became associated with her. Find out which objects in the National Museum of Scotland's collection Mary may have a connection with.

Discover the fascinating story of Mary's life in a new exhibition at National Museum of Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots runs from Friday 28 June – Sunday 17 November.

Letter to the Laird of Smeaton

Listen to a letter to the Laird of Smeaton

The Penicuik Jewels

The Penicuik Jewels

Mary Queen of Scot#s jewel

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Mary Queen of Scot's cradle

Cradle

Mary Queen of Scot's coin

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Queen Mary's harp and reenactor

Queen Mary's harp

Loch Leven Castle keys

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