It has been a month full of wonderful period drama releases, with The Favourite and Colette already in cinemas now being joined in the UK by Mary Queen of Scots. The film had been in planning stages on and off for twelve years and is long awaited by many. After a number of casting changes, [read more]
A present from Mary, Queen of Scots to one of the four Marys – Mary Seton – has gone on display at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The ornate brooch was handcrafted from enamelled gold and studded with pearls and rubies. It dates from around 1580. Mary Seton was one of the four attendants of the Queen [read more]
Today we’ve been given a first look at the trailer for the new Mary Queen of Scots movie, which is to be released in late 2018/early 2019. It features Saoirse Ronan as Mary, Queen of Scots and Margot Robbie as Queen Elizabeth I. A friendship that became a rivalry. A rivalry that became a war. [read more]
This article was written by Franziska. The name Friedrich Schiller rings a bell in almost everyone in the German-speaking part of Europe. For many, Schiller’s dramas and poetry were firm components of the German lessons at school, and countless students have suffered their way through works like “Die Räuber” and “Wallenstein”. Schiller is, however, also [read more]
Linlithgow Palace began its life as a fortification known as “the Peel”, which had been built in the 14th century by occupying English forces. In 1424, the entire town of Linlithgow was partially destroyed by fire and the rebuilding of the palace was begun by King James I. The following century additions were made by [read more]
Stirling Castle is one of the largest castles in Scotland and sits atop Castle Hill in Stirling, about an hour away from Edinburgh. It was one of the most uses Scottish royal residences and several Kings and Queens have been crowned there, including Mary, Queen of Scots. The first record dates from 1110 when King [read more]
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