Mary, Queen of Scots – In my end is my beginning

On this day in history, 8th February 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, daughter of James V, King of Scotland, and Marie de Guise, was executed in the great hall of Fotheringhay Castle after having been found guilty of treason.

We have lots of resources (talks, articles etc.) here on the Tudor Society website on Mary, Queen of Scots, and here are links to them:

• 8 February 1587 – The Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots: A Primary Source Account
• 8 February 1587 – Mary, Queen of Scots is executed at Fotheringhay
• Mary, Queen of Scots, from the primary sources - A talk by historian John Guy
• Elizabeth I and the Fall of Mary Queen of Scots - Claire Chats talk
• Elizabeth I and the Fall of Mary Queen of Scots - Part 2 - Claire Chats talk
• 3 Tudor Queens - A talk by historian Linda Porter on Katherine Parr, Mary I and Mary, Queen of Scots.
• Mary, Queen of Scots - A brief bio of Mary, Queen of Scots

There are also lots of articles on various aspects of her life and you can browse those at https://www.tudorsociety.com/?s=mary+queen+of+scots