What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Mary Queen of Scots visit 1566. It is believed that Mary, Queen of Scots lodged here during her visit to Jedburgh in 1566 to conduct a royal inspection of the Border country. While here she was taken ill and nearly died after an epic journey to Hermitage Castle. As she awaited her execution in 1587 legend has it that she said, "Would that I died at Jethart" (Jedburgh). Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Burgh of Jedburgh.
Mary Stuart was Queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567, known for her complex political alliances and eventual execution by Elizabeth I of England; her visit to Jedburgh in 1566 highlights the turbulent period of her reign marked by illness and danger.
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