Mary Queen of Scots was only 7 months old when she was brought to Stirling Castle. She and her mother, Marie De Guise, were escorted by an armed guard of 2500 cavalry and 1000 infantry. She was brought there for her protection. At the time, Stirling castle was one of the most secure fortresses in Scotland. The castle was deemed the safest place for her , as Henry VIII was about to try and force Scotland in to agreeing to the marriage of his 6 year old son Edward and Mary by military force. Six w

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