Mary Queen of Scots House

Queen Mary's House is a sixteenth century building in Jedburgh which is where Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed for a few weeks in 1566, althought there is some doubt whether the Queen really stayed in this particular building. The museum has concentrated on telling Queen Mary's story for the last thirty years.

It is a three-storey stone-built building with a four-storey tower. The roof was originally thatched and it was later covered with tiles. Today the roofs are finished with grey slate.

The building is open to the public and there is no charge. Visitors can tour the inside via a stone spiral staircase. In each of the rooms are artefacts and boards explaining the history of the building and the background to Queen Mary's life and eventual execution. The extensive grounds include pear trees that were planted in the 21st century. The trees are of the variety that were grown in the area when the farming of pears was a major occupation in the town.

References:

• Wikipedia

Address

Queen Street, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, United Kingdom

Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Museums in United Kingdom