In 1590 she was among the group of women selected to welcome the new queen of Scotland, Anne of Denmark, at the Shore of Leith. She became a friend of the poet William Fowler, who served as secretary to Anne of Denmark and dedicated a translation from Ariosto to "The right honourable Ladye Marye Betoun Ladye Boine".
In 1590 she was part of a group of women chosen to greet the new queen of Scotland, Anne of Denmark, at Leith's shore. She formed a friendship with poet William Fowler, who served as secretary to Anne of Denmark and dedicated an Ariosto translation to "The esteemed Lady Marye Betoun Ladye Boine".