Today we are covering a woman whose life was so full of drama we are still talking about her 500 years later... Mary Queen of Scots. 

We’re not only covering the twists, betrayals, and wild scandals of Scottish history, but we’re also reliving our own adventures in Scotland — from cozy hot chocolate in Edinburgh to getting terrorized by Scottish teens and even visiting the very castle where part of Mary’s story went down, Holyrood Castle. 

You’ll learn:

• Why Mary’s life was basically a soap opera-meets-Game of Thrones.
• How her choices in love (spoiler: bad ones) shaped the fate of nations.
• Why her name still sparks fascination centuries later.
• Fun and spooky Harry Potter connections in Edinburgh, including the haunted graveyard that inspired Tom Riddle.

Our top Scotland travel recommendations: Uplands Roast hot chocolate in The Meadows, Mellis Cheese Shop in Edinburgh,  strolling colorful Victoria Street, and experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

📚 Book recs if you want to dive deeper into this story:

A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein 

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