Royal Secrets: Fashion, Letters and Language with Mary Queen of Scots

DATE: 11 April 2026

TIME: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

LOCATION: Perth Museum

TICKETS: no

EVENT TYPE: Children & Families, Drop-in Events, Museum & Gallery Events

EVENT SUITABILITY: All Ages, Children & Families

Step back into the sixteenth century and meet Mary, Queen of Scots and her courtiers as they bring Renaissance Scotland to life inside Perth Museum.

Throughout the day, you’ll discover what life was like at court from the fashions Mary wore, to the languages they spoke, the letters they wrote and the etiquette that shaped their world.

Watch demonstrations, ask questions and take part in activities which reveal the skills and symbols of power in Mary’s time.

Perfect for families, this drop-in event offers a fun and interactive way to explore Scotland’s past while making some surprising connections with the present.

Suitable for all ages.

Image by © Lenny Warren, used with permission from Historic Environment Scotland