Mary Stuart was born at Linlithgow Palace Mary Stuart was born at Linlithgow Palace on 7th December 1542, the daughter of on 7th December 1542, the daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. Six days after her birth her father died, Six days after her birth her father died,

And Mary became the Queen of ScotsAnd Mary became the Queen of Scots..

Mary had strong claims to the throne Mary had strong claims to the throne of England as Henry VII of England's of England as Henry VII of England's great granddaughter, Mary was next great granddaughter, Mary was next in line to the English Throne after in line to the English Throne after Henry VIII’s Children.Henry VIII’s Children.

A treaty was had been arranged that A treaty was had been arranged that Mary had to marry Henry VIII Son the Mary had to marry Henry VIII Son the Future Edward VI and Peace with Future Edward VI and Peace with England had to be made, However England had to be made, However Catholics opposed this treaty took Catholics opposed this treaty took Mary to Stirling Castle and broke the Mary to Stirling Castle and broke the treaty by returning to Scotland treaty by returning to Scotland Alliance with France rather than side Alliance with France rather than side with England.with England.

Henry the King Of England got upset Henry the King Of England got upset By the action of Scotland siding with By the action of Scotland siding with France and ordered many raids into France and ordered many raids into Scotland known as The Rough Scotland known as The Rough Wooling.Wooling.

Mary Was betrothed to the French Mary Was betrothed to the French King Henri II’s Heir in 1548.King Henri II’s Heir in 1548.

Mary Married The Dauphin Francis on Mary Married The Dauphin Francis on 24 April 1558.He succeeded his 24 April 1558.He succeeded his fathers throne in 1559, Making Mary fathers throne in 1559, Making Mary Queen Of France as well as Scotland Queen Of France as well as Scotland but his reign was brief for he died of but his reign was brief for he died of an ear infectionan ear infection

Mary returned against advice from her Mary returned against advice from her close friends to Scotland which was then close friends to Scotland which was then a protestant Country after religious a protestant Country after religious reforms led by John Knoxreforms led by John Knox

Mary was a Catholic but her half brother Mary was a Catholic but her half brother Lord James Stewart , Later the Earl of Lord James Stewart , Later the Earl of Moray, had told Mary that she could Moray, had told Mary that she could worship as she wished, Upon her return worship as she wished, Upon her return her welcome was warm from the her welcome was warm from the protestant subjectedprotestant subjected..

Marys Reign In the Beginning was good Marys Reign In the Beginning was good and she was advised by Lord James And and she was advised by Lord James And William Maitland.William Maitland.

Her Second Marriage to Her Cousin Lord Her Second Marriage to Her Cousin Lord Darnley in 1565 began her troubles.Darnley in 1565 began her troubles.

Her Husband was used by her enemies to Her Husband was used by her enemies to get to Mary, He Broke into her chambers at get to Mary, He Broke into her chambers at Holyrood and Threatened her while Holyrood and Threatened her while Pregnant and killed Her Secretary DAVID Pregnant and killed Her Secretary DAVID Ricco on March 1566.Ricco on March 1566.

Mary had a son in the summer of 1566.Mary had a son in the summer of 1566.Her Husband Lord Darnley was Murdered Her Husband Lord Darnley was Murdered

outside Edinburgh on 10 February 1567 outside Edinburgh on 10 February 1567 and Mary had something to do with this.and Mary had something to do with this.

Three Months Later she married the Earl Three Months Later she married the Earl of Bothwell who killed Lord Darnley.of Bothwell who killed Lord Darnley.

This Marriage Was the Start Of the End This Marriage Was the Start Of the End For MaryFor Mary

Demise of MaryDemise of Mary

Mary’s Protestant Lords rose against her Mary’s Protestant Lords rose against her and both the Lord’s and Mary’s fought and both the Lord’s and Mary’s fought Near Edinburgh on 15 June 1567.Near Edinburgh on 15 June 1567.

Mary Surrendered and was imprisoned In Mary Surrendered and was imprisoned In Lochleven Castle she had to give up her Lochleven Castle she had to give up her crown in favour of her son.crown in favour of her son.

Bothwell fled to Scandinavia and was Bothwell fled to Scandinavia and was caught and held prisoner until his death caught and held prisoner until his death

Mary Escaped from Lochleven in Mary Escaped from Lochleven in 1568 but was defeated at the battle 1568 but was defeated at the battle of langside near Glasgow on 13of langside near Glasgow on 13thth May May

She Fled to England hoping Queen She Fled to England hoping Queen Elizabeth I would help her.Elizabeth I would help her.

The Queen Didn’t and Mary was held The Queen Didn’t and Mary was held captive for 19 yearscaptive for 19 years

During this Time Roman Catholics Plotted During this Time Roman Catholics Plotted against Queen Elizabeth Several Times against Queen Elizabeth Several Times. .

One Plot was to try and kill the Queen and One Plot was to try and kill the Queen and was called the Babington Plotwas called the Babington Plot..

After this Plot Queen Elizabeth's Advisors After this Plot Queen Elizabeth's Advisors demanded that Mary be Killeddemanded that Mary be Killed

Mary was beheaded at Fotheringhay Mary was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle on 8th February 1587. She Castle on 8th February 1587. She died aged 44.died aged 44.

The ShoreThe Shore Stirling's Riverside Harbour Stirling's Riverside Harbour The Merchant's WifeThe Merchant's Wife

A merchants' wife often runs her husband's business when he is away A merchants' wife often runs her husband's business when he is away trading. trading.

The MerchantThe Merchant Only merchants from royal burghs are allowed to trade with foreign Only merchants from royal burghs are allowed to trade with foreign countries.countries.

The Merchant's ApprenticeThe Merchant's Apprentice To become a merchant you must first train as a merchant's apprentice for To become a merchant you must first train as a merchant's apprentice for five years.five years. An apprentice's family must pay for his apprenticeship. An apprentice's family must pay for his apprenticeship. If an apprentice trades without being a member of the guild, he is fined. If an apprentice trades without being a member of the guild, he is fined.

The River ForthThe River Forth· Burghs are usually situated by the sea, or by a river, so that goods can be · Burghs are usually situated by the sea, or by a river, so that goods can be transported by boat. transported by boat.

Imported GoodsImported GoodsForeign goods such as wine from France, iron from Sweden, wood from Foreign goods such as wine from France, iron from Sweden, wood from Norway, silk from England, imported to Scotland.Norway, silk from England, imported to Scotland.

Exported GoodsExported GoodsScottish goods such as cloth, wool, salmon and coal are sold or traded Scottish goods such as cloth, wool, salmon and coal are sold or traded abroad. abroad.

Blacksmiths ( The Smithy)Blacksmiths ( The Smithy)

BlacksmithBlacksmith· All craftsmen who work with metal in the burgh are members of the · All craftsmen who work with metal in the burgh are members of the Hammerman's guild.Hammerman's guild.· Silversmiths, goldsmiths, blacksmiths and armourers are all · Silversmiths, goldsmiths, blacksmiths and armourers are all Hammermen.Hammermen.· A blacksmith makes goods such as tools, cooking utensils and · A blacksmith makes goods such as tools, cooking utensils and horseshoes.horseshoes.· The Hammerman's guild ensures that its members are trained · The Hammerman's guild ensures that its members are trained correctly and that their work is of a high enough standard and fairly correctly and that their work is of a high enough standard and fairly priced. The guild also looks after any members, and their families, priced. The guild also looks after any members, and their families, should they die or become ill.should they die or become ill.· All the other burgh crafts have a separate guild to look after them.· All the other burgh crafts have a separate guild to look after them.

ApprenticeApprentice· To become a blacksmith, or a craftsman of any kind, it is necessary · To become a blacksmith, or a craftsman of any kind, it is necessary to serve an apprenticeship.to serve an apprenticeship.· A blacksmith's apprentice works for his master for 5 years, earning · A blacksmith's apprentice works for his master for 5 years, earning only bed and board.only bed and board.· After 5 years, an apprentice must forge a master piece for the · After 5 years, an apprentice must forge a master piece for the Hammermen's guild to judge. An apprentice is only allowed to enter Hammermen's guild to judge. An apprentice is only allowed to enter the guild if the guild decides his work is of a high enough standard, the guild if the guild decides his work is of a high enough standard, and he pays a fee. and he pays a fee.

Mercat Cross Mercat Cross The TronThe Tron

Before goods are sold at the mercat they are weighed at the tron.Before goods are sold at the mercat they are weighed at the tron. The TolboothThe Tolbooth

The burgh court and jail are in the tolbooth. The burgh The burgh court and jail are in the tolbooth. The burgh council sits here. The council is in charge of law and order. council sits here. The council is in charge of law and order. It is made up of magistrates, who are elected from It is made up of magistrates, who are elected from members of the craft and merchant guilds. Merchants and members of the craft and merchant guilds. Merchants and craftsmen are the most powerful people in the town. They craftsmen are the most powerful people in the town. They run the town and protect their own wealth and power.run the town and protect their own wealth and power.

MiddenMiddenRubbish from houses is dumped in the streets. Rubbish from houses is dumped in the streets. Large middens of rubbish build up. This is very Large middens of rubbish build up. This is very unhygienic and causes illnessesunhygienic and causes illnesses. .

Mercat Cross Mercat Cross

The Mercat CrossThe Mercat CrossThe stone unicorn at the top of the mercat The stone unicorn at the top of the mercat cross in Stirling is known as the Puggy.cross in Stirling is known as the Puggy.The mercat cross is the place to come if The mercat cross is the place to come if you want to catch up on news.you want to catch up on news.

Find out who's in trouble with the lawFind out who's in trouble with the law The weekly mercat. Here you can buy and The weekly mercat. Here you can buy and

sell your farm goods, like oats and eggs. sell your farm goods, like oats and eggs. Meat and fish are sold at a separate Meat and fish are sold at a separate market called the Fleshmercat.market called the Fleshmercat.The town tavern was often situated near The town tavern was often situated near the mercat cross. the mercat cross.

Market PlaceMarket Place(Mercat)(Mercat)

WeaverWeaverWeavers are one of the many craftsmen or women who sell Weavers are one of the many craftsmen or women who sell or buy goods at the mercat.or buy goods at the mercat.

TThe Farmerhe FarmerMost Scottish people live and work in the Most Scottish people live and work in the countryside.countryside.People that live outside the burgh have to pay a People that live outside the burgh have to pay a toll before they can sell their goods at the burgh toll before they can sell their goods at the burgh mercat.mercat.A toll is a money tax based on the weight of the A toll is a money tax based on the weight of the goods brought in to the burghgoods brought in to the burgh. .

Market PlaceMarket Place(Mercat)(Mercat)

The Messenger at ArmsThe Messenger at Arms Messengers at arms read announcements at the Messengers at arms read announcements at the mercat cross.mercat cross.The announcement always starts with "Oyez! The announcement always starts with "Oyez!

oyez! oyezoyez! oyez!" !" Today’s Message is that Mary, Queen of Scots is Today’s Message is that Mary, Queen of Scots is

having her son baptised at Stirling Castle. The having her son baptised at Stirling Castle. The townspeople are to pay extra taxes to pay for the townspeople are to pay extra taxes to pay for the

celebrations and Banquetcelebrations and Banquet . .

Mary’s BanquetMary’s Banquet

Banquet GuestBanquet Guest Mary Stuart, Queen of ScotsMary Stuart, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots is descended from the famous Mary, Queen of Scots is descended from the famous Scottish royal family; the Stewarts.Scottish royal family; the Stewarts.

James Stewart, Lord MorayJames Stewart, Lord Moray· Lord Moray is Mary, Queen of Scots' half brother.· Lord Moray is Mary, Queen of Scots' half brother.

French AmbassadorFrench AmbassadorThe French ambassador was sent on behalf of the King of The French ambassador was sent on behalf of the King of France France

The Earl of BedfordThe Earl of BedfordThe Earl of Bedford has been sent to the The Earl of Bedford has been sent to the celebrations by Elizabeth I, Queen of Englandcelebrations by Elizabeth I, Queen of England. .

Banquet Food Drink, Banquet Food Drink, EntertainmentEntertainment

On the table are fine wines, venison, salmon, On the table are fine wines, venison, salmon, beef, sweetmeats and pheasant. He was caught beef, sweetmeats and pheasant. He was caught by the royal hunt.by the royal hunt.

JesterJester

FireworksFireworks

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