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Mary Queen of Scots Filming in Scotland
The 2019 feature film Mary Queen of Scots, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, was shot in Scotland, with much of the filming in Edinburgh, Glencoe, Blackness Castle, Oxford and Derbyshire
Much of the filming for the £180 million project took place in Edinburgh, 20 miles from the queen’s birthplace in Linlithgow, with scenes also shot in Glencoe, Blackness Castle, Oxford and Derbyshire
Why Mary’s Tragic Story Became So Famous and Beloved
Five films have been made about Mary Queen of Scots , most notably the 2019 film featuring Oscar Nominee Saoirse Ronan in the role of Mary and Margot Robbie as Elizabeth I
The combination of high-profile performances, a major filmmaking budget, and Mary’s inherently dramatic life story—including family conflict, imprisonment, royal intrigue, and tragic execution—has helped make her story both famous and richly compelling:
Her dramatic life arc—royal births, contested thrones, disastrous marriages , betrayals, and execution—resonates emotionally.
Powerful performances by internationally acclaimed actors bring her to life in frank, sympathetic portrayal.
Cinematic epic scale in the stunning landscapes of Scotland further elevated her story into mainstream consciousness.
Our tour features a visit to the key places in the life of Mary Queen of Scots including Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle.
Our Mary Queen of Scots day tour visits four locations:
Linlithgow Palace – her birthplace
Stirling Castle – where she was crowned as a baby and grew up in the Royal Palace
Loch Leven Castle – site of her imprisonment and abdication
Falkland Palace – a Stewart favourite retreat where Mary loved to play tennis on the court built by her father King James V
Leven castle
🧭 Tour Summary : Mary Queen of Scots Filming locations
The most recent Mary Queen of Scots film was shot in and around Edinburgh, including Glencoe and Blackness Castle.
The story’s fame and emotional pull stem from Mary’s tragic life journey, as well as the high‑profile casting (Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie) and major studio treatment.
Mary Queen of Scots specific tours are available , visiting Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, Loch Leven, and Falkland Palace .
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