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17 May 2012
April 10th 1512 saw the birth of a young prince, son to King James IV of Scotland, nephew to Henry VIII of England and who would one day become a king himself...
Renaissance Yourself
Create your costumed alter ego and star in your own Stirling Castle scene.
Meet the people of the palace.
Regent ArranA political animal adept at double-dealing for personal gain.
Janet Lady FlemingGoverness to Mary Queen of Scots. Focus of a great scandal.
Mary Queen of ScotsThe infant Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland in 1543.
Mary of GuiseWidow to King James V and mother to Mary Queen of Scots.
James VHe wasn't old enough to walk when he was crowned king of Scotland.
Andre MansonA fashionable French artist who worked on the Stirling Heads.
Katherine BellendenWith each of her three marriages bringing money & status.
Francois the FoolRichly rewarded but when the jokes fell flat, there was a price to pay.
John Lord ErskineKeeper of Stirling Castle & expert swordsman!
Sir David LindsdayThe 'True Renaissance Man' of the royal court.
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