What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Mary of Lorraine, Queen of James V, mother of Mary Queen of Scots and Regent of Scotland from 1554-1560 died here 11th June 1560. "A lady of honourable conditions, of singular judgment, full of humanity, a great lover of justice, helpful to the poor"
Mary of Lorraine was Queen consort to James V of Scotland and served as Regent of Scotland from 1554-1560; she is historically significant for her role in Scottish politics during a tumultuous period and as the mother of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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