The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots

The Ghost of Mary Queen of Scots

*TW: This episode contains references to sexual violence.*


Mary Queen of Scots' life was defined by violence, heartbreak and ultimately, betrayal.


Since her bloody death at the hands of her cousin, Elizabeth I, many have claimed to have seen chilling sightings of her ghost.


What are these sightings like? And what do they say about the tragic events of her life? And what do they say about the history of Scottish ghost culture?


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Produced by Stuart Beckwith. Edited by Tom Delargy. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long.


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