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Mary Queen of Scots

Archaeological photo of the excavation of the tower house of Boghall. Inset: Regent Moray who attacked Clydesdale in 1569, courtesy of Wiki Commons.

Tumultuous years in history books

The Mary Queen of Scots memorial painting will be coming to Glasgow in a new Catholic museum - coming down from Blairs College in Aberdeen, which recently closed.

New Catholic museum coming to Glasgow’s East End

Letters written by Mary Queen of Scots while she was in captivity have been found and decoded - more than 430 years after the former Queen of Scotland wrote them.

Mary Queen of Scots secret letters decoded after 430 years

As she stepped from her car on to the red carpet, the Queen was greeted by thousands of well-wishers, as well as the Provost of Biggar, Mr W P Bryden, who was presented by the Lord Lieutenant, Sir Murray Stephen.

Royal day to remember for the people of Biggar

A boundaries map dating from 1632, the same year in which King Charles signed a charter describing in precise detail the boundaries of the Royal Burgh. Inset: Lord Cornets from yesteryear.

History of Lanark's Lord Cornets

Why we celebrate Bonfire Night by setting off fireworks

Name change for Langside Nursery

Celebrating local heritage in style

Modern displays at Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

Five-star tourist award for new Biggar Museum

Back to life for Shawlands pub

Happy Halloween! Carluke reader Laura Henderson (29) enjoys carving pumpkins so she does a handful every year! She has already done ten, with four still to go. Ideas on a postcard!! Submit your pictures to Editor Julie Currie, 3 High Street, Carluke, ML8 4AL, or email jcurrie@jpress.co.uk

Carluke and Lanark Gazette Readers’ Letters, Nov 5, 2014

Once upon a time ... Lenzie author unveils tales of magic, history and mystery