Stirling Castle A few structures of the fourteenth century remain, while the outer defences fronting the town date from the early eighteenth century. Before the union with England, Stirling Castle was also one of the most used of the many Scottish royal residences, very much a palace as well as a fortress. Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scots, in 1542, and others were born or died there. There have been at least eight sieges of Stirling Castle, including several during the Wars of Scottish Independence, with the last being in 1746, when Bonnie
Mary Queen of Scots (2018 film) of Scottish history may be surprised to learn that the fate of the nation was partly decided by an act of cunnilingus." On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 62% based on 134 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The website's critical consensus reads, ""Mary Queen of Scots" delivers smartly crafted period political thrills while offering a brilliant showcase for the talents of its well-matched leads." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Mary Queen of Scots (2018