M1567R Plaque for Mary, Queen of Scotland

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INSCRIPTION: ON THIS SITE STOOD THE LODGING OF SIR SIMON PRESTON OF CRAIGMILLAR PROVOST OF THE CITY OF EDINBURGH 1566-7 IN WHICH LODGING MARY QUEEN OF SCOTLAND AFTER HER SURRENDER TO THE CONFEDERATE LORDS AT CARBERRY HILL SPENT HER LAST NIGHT IN EDIN- BURGH 15TH JUNE 1567. ON THE FOLLOWING EVENING SHE WAS CONVEYED TO HOLYROOD AND THEREAFTER TO LOCHLEVEN CASTLE AS A STATE PRISONER. THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY THE LORD PROVOST MAGISTRATES AND COUNCIL OF EDINBURGH MAR 1894

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Size: 3522px × 3000px
Location: The Quadrant of the City Chambers, off Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Photo credit: © Tony Smith / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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