History of the Stewarts | Castles and Buildings
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Queen Mary's House - Jedburgh, Roxburghshire
Jedburgh, a charming town in the Scottish Borders, where Mary, Queen of Scots spent a key month of her life. In the autumn of 1566, Mary stayed in Jedburgh to oversee the ayres, or provincial courts, in this region. After falling from her horse upon returning to Jedburgh, Mary fell ill and her courtiers were all preparing for the worst however with the help of a physician, she made a miraculous recovery in just a few weeks. You can visit the site of where she stayed. The modern ‘Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre’ in Jedburgh also includes The Last Letter Room, where you can read her final thoughts before execution.
Reference: MacGibbon and Ross
