***Sold Out***Decoding Mary – An Evening with Historian Dr. Jade Scott Perth Museum

Step into a world of secret letters, encrypted codes, and political intrigue.

Dr Jade Scott, historian and expert in Mary, Queen of Scots’ correspondence, presents her acclaimed book Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots, bringing Mary’s letters to life. With exceptional clarity and warmth, she reveals how Mary’s correspondence offers fresh insights into her captivity and agency.

This intimate evening invites you to explore Mary’s efforts to influence world politics from prison through her skilful and powerful letters. Engage in the layers of meaning behind texts and codes, unlock forgotten plots and come away with a deeper understanding of a queen under siege.

A book signing will follow the talk, and copies of Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots will be available to purchase.

You may also like the following events from Perth Museum:

• This Thursday, 26th February, 06:30 pm, ***Sold Out*** Exile and Embroidery: The final years of Mary, Queen of Scots in Perth
• Next month, 25th March, 07:00 pm, Legacies of Rome: Roman silver and its impact in Scotland in Perth
• Next month, 26th March, 11:00 am, ***Sold Out*** Audio Descriptive Tour – The Last Letter of Mary, Queen of Scots in Perth