Complete biography.

Article examining the relationship between Mary Queen of Scots and her lover, the Earl of Bothwell.

Profile of the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-67) from the official site of the British monarch.

Mary Queen of Scots' last letter, written six hours before her execution on 8 February 1587. A digital facsimile, transcription and translation from the National Library of Scotland's collections.

A brief chronology, outline of her marriages, with portrait gallery of Mary and her husbands, and comments on her from her contemporaries.

An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia.

Aspects of the life, reign and character of Scotland's most famous Queen. This Lancaster University course material covers topics as diverse as architecture, costume, food and dynastic politics.

biographical and historiographical articles, book list, links

About Scotland describes the house in Jedburgh where Mary stayed in 1566. Page illustrated with a photograph of the house and portrait of Mary, with links to pages on her life.

Tudor History provides basic dates, a portrait gallery and an eyewitness account by Robert Wynkfield of her execution on February 8, 1587.

A short biography by Jaella Briley with references, many being links to related sites.

Short history and bibliography.

Timelines, key events and biography.

Pictures and a biography.

Detailed biography with links to further reading and information.

A comprehensive site exclusively dedicated to Mary Queen of Scots and packed with information including places to visit in Scotland.

In-depth biography, a timeline of key events, portraits, and an eyewitness account of Mary's execution.

A diverse collection of images of Mary, from early age to near her death, sourced from portraits, engravings, coins, etc. Included with most images are notes. Most of the images displayed are from the Tudor period.