Mary, Queen of Scots is often remembered as tragic, reckless, or doomed. Mary lived an intensely active life. She loved riding horses and dancing, and at times even disguised herself as a stable boy to slip out at night and walk the streets of Edinburgh unnoticed. She had a fiery personality — generous, sociable, and deeply emotional. She loved animals and the open air, but was often criticized for acting on impulse. Throughout her life, she suffered from recurring illness and periods of profoun

Mary, Queen of Scots (8 December 1542 – 8 February 1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland,was Queen of Scotland from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication on 24 July 1567. Elizabeth had her confined in various castles and manor houses in the interior of England. After eighteen and a half years in captivity, Mary was found guilty of plotting to assassinate Elizabeth in 1586 and was beheaded the following year at Fotheringhay Castle. Mary's life and execution established her