Key Info

• Great for the Family

Introduction

Explore the castle where Mary Queen of Scots and her new husband Lord Darnley stayed during the Chaseabout Raid – when they saw off a rebellion – and uncover some dramatic episodes in Scotland’s story.

What to see and do

• Get to grips with the castle’s odd layout – its two closely placed tower houses form an unusual arrangement
• Look for the delicately painted ceiling dating from about 1540 and painted plasterwork of a similar date
• Seek out the secret hiding place used for Ruthven treasures – a cupboard within a cupboard, hidden behind a stone