The opening of the Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots exhibition. The image of Mary Queen of Scots in the background is by the artist Rachel Maclean. Photo credit: Martin Shields
The opening of the Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots exhibition. The image of Mary Queen of Scots in the background is by the artist Rachel Maclean. Photo credit: Martin Shields - A major new exhibition exploring the afterlife of Scotland's most controversial monarch, Mary Queen of Scots, opens at the University of Glasgow. Inspired by the enduring interest in the life, and death, of the famous Scottish queen, this fascinating exhibition is at The Hunterian Art Gallery and explores the cultural afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots and her posthumous reputation. It also considers why Mary has had such an important and enduring presence in Scottish collective memory and popular culture. The Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots exhibition is the result of a University of Glasgow led research project mapping the presence of Mary Queen of Scots items in Scottish heritage collections, aimed at understanding how Mary's legend has impacted on Scottish society and culture. The new exhibition - which runs until February 2023 in The Hunterian Art Gallery, draws on the vast array of objects related to Mary Queen of Scots in the University of Glasgow's collections.
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