On this day in 1542, the Battle of Solway Moss left James V enfeebled and ill, clearing the way for his young daughter, Mary, Queen of Scots, to claim the throne weeks later Eli Wizevich Peter and ...

A historic cathedral where Mary Queen of Scots and Catherine of Aragon were buried is facing going part-time unless it can raise £300,000 by Easter. Peterborough Cathedral declared it is 'in ...

A silver casket believed to have belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots is drawing the crowds to Kirkcudbright Galleries. The pure silver object is on display in the upper floor of the galleries as part ...

The tree which is directly linked to Mary Queen of Scots and dates back over 400 years has been damaged A historic tree ...

However, in 1542 James V died; his only heir was the infant Mary, Queen of Scots. Scotland was plunged into a crisis, the like of which it had not seen since the death of Alexander III and the ...

All of this angered Philip; he was also horrified by the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, in February 1587. In 1588, Philip sent a large number of ships, known as an Armada, to invade England.

Do you think that you would be remembered 229 years after you died, especially after passing at the tender age of 37, not even living out the full potential of a long life?

A new book charts the development of outdoor clothing in the UK, and Scots feature prominently in ... village of the same name by David and Mary Challis in 1972: “The business comprised an ...

Seven in ten Scots expect the financial costs of climate impacts like Storm Eowyn to climb over the next decade, a new poll shows. Huge majorities in a new YouGov poll in Scotland show people ...

The Scots are at home to two-time defending champions Ireland next weekend, while Italy host a Wales side nursing their wounds after a 43-0 thrashing by France. "I'm pretty happy," said Jones.

Taken by photographer Steen Evald at the Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen, this new official portrait was released on 5th ...

The Danish royal family has released a new portrait of Australian-born Queen Mary to mark her 53rd birthday.