Scottish History
The House of Stewart
Learn about the lives of some of the most famous monarchs in Scottish and British history.
The Stewarts
The Stewart family reigned in an unbroken line from 1371 and for most of the next 350 years. This was a very unusual achievement when we compare it with other royal dynasties. So who were the Stewarts?
The Kingdom of Scotland in the 16th century
What was it like to live in 16th century Scotland? The 16th century saw great changes in art, science and medicine. This time was known as the Renaissance. But it was also an age of witch hunting.
Women's History Scotland
Find out more about the lives of women in this period with these short biographies on the Women's History Scotland website.
- Joan Beaufort, Queen of Scotland
- Margaret Stewart, Dauphine of France
- Mary of Guelders, Queen of Scotland
- Margaret of Denmark, Queen of Scotland
- Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland
- Madeleine of France
- Mary of Guise, Queen of Scotland
- Mary, Queen of Scots
- Anna of Denmark, Queen of Scotland and England
- Euphame MacCalzean
- Agnes Sampson