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Step into History: Private Mary Queen of Scots Tour from Edinburgh
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Overview
The Mary Queen of Scots tour explores key locations from her life, including Linlithgow Palace, Stirling Castle, Loch Leven, and Falkland Palace. Relive history with visits to Mary's birthplace, childhood home, prison, and favorite palace, featured in film and history books. Experience Scotland's rich heritage firsthand. 
Highlights
Linlithgow Palace: Visit the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, also featured as Wentworth Prison in Outlander, and see the statue of Mary next to St. Michael’s Parish Church.
Stirling Castle Exploration: Discover Stirling Castle, where Mary spent her childhood, offering a deep dive into her early life and royal upbringing.
Loch Leven Castle: Explore Loch Leven Castle, where Mary was imprisoned for a year, and learn about her dramatic escape.
Falkland Palace Visit: Walk the grounds of Falkland Palace, Mary's favorite haunt, and see the first tennis court in the world where she played.
Sentiment Analysis
The tour is generally well-received for its comprehensive historical insights and personalized experience, though some find the exclusion of entrance tickets a drawback. The tour is especially appealing to history buffs and fans of the Mary Queen of Scots film.
Knowledgeable guides bring history to life
Small group size allows for a personalized experience
Visiting multiple historical sites offers a comprehensive view of Mary's life
The tour connects sites from both history and the 'Mary Queen of Scots' film
Entrance tickets not included adds to the overall expense
Weather-dependent enjoyment of outdoor locations
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