Today Primary 5 were startled to hear a Royal fanfare in their classroom. Mary, Queen of Scots arrived in the doorway with a royal wave and granted the class permission to ask her questions relating to her life in Old Edinburgh. Mary shared interesting facts regarding her favourite colour, fashion sense and need for a pomander to cover the foul smells during the 16th century. Primary 5 were not shy when enquiring about her various marriages and just what did happen to Lord Darnley ? There was an awkward silence until Mary explained, in her beautiful French accent, that she was rather annoyed with Lord Darnley as he did murder her friend, David Rizzio.

Do you think that this was a confession ?