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You Can Now Tour Queen Elizabeth II's Private Rooms at Holyroodhouse

Holyroodhouse Palace opens Queen Elizabeth II's private apartments for a limited 100-day tour celebrating her centennial, offering unprecedented public access to royal chambers filled with Royal Collection artworks and personal objects.

History

fromThe Washington Post

5 days ago

Letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots, prior to beheading draws crowds

Mary, Queen of Scots' final letter, written hours before her 1587 execution, is now publicly displayed in Perth, Scotland, drawing large crowds and continuing her four-century legacy as a cultural icon.

Travel

fromenglish.elpais.com

6 months ago

Braveheart' in Spain: A visit to the town that becomes Scotland for a few days

Teba transforms into a Scottish-themed festival honoring Sir James Douglas, drawing about 10,000 visitors with Celtic music, theatrical reenactments, workshops, and gastronomy.

fromMedievalists.net

8 months ago

Newly Discovered Pictish Stone Goes on Display in Scotland - Medievalists.net

When my ancestor moved the Ulbster Stone to Thurso Castle he had no idea of its historical importance. Today, thanks to the excellent work of all involved, a sister stone has been recovered and restored which adds to the greater understanding we now have of these amazing artefacts.