Murder of Lord Darnley, Edinburgh

Name: Murder of Lord Darnley
Address: 138-140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#107 among attractions in Edinburgh

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The murder of Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, took place on 10 February 1567 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Darnley's lodgings were destroyed by gunpowder; his body and that of his servant were found nearby, apparently having been strangled rather than killed in the explosion. Suspicion was placed upon Queen Mary and the Earl of Bothwell, whom Mary went on to marry three months after Darnley's murder. Bothwell was indicted for treason and acquitted, but six of his servants and acquaintances were subsequently arrested, tried, and executed for the crime. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'45"N, 3°10'52"W

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138-140 PleasanceHolyroodEdinburgh United Kingdom

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Murder of Lord Darnley – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Scotland, Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh Central Mosque, St Cecilia's Hall.

~1760 ftW
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
~830 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~1000 ftW
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~1620 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
8 min walk • St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.
~1650 ftS
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
8 min walk • The Queen's Hall is a 900-capacity music venue, situated on Clerk Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. Originally built in 1823 as Hope Park Chapel, it was converted to its current role in 1979 and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 6 July 1979.
~1900 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh
10 min walk • The Museum of Childhood is a museum which houses a collection of children's toys and playthings, situated on the Royal Mile, in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the first museum in the world to specialise in the history of childhood.
~1040 ftW
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
~880 ftW
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.
~1690 ftW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh
9 min walk • The Reid Concert Hall is a small music venue in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located in the south-western corner of Bristo Square about 0.53 kilometres south of the Royal Mile, and is part of the University of Edinburgh.
~1160 ftSW
Church
Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Orthodox Chapel of St Andrew, originally St. Cuthbert's Chapel of Ease aka Buccleuch Parish Church, was built as a chapel of ease for the congregation of the St Cuthbert's Church, a Church of Scotland parish in Edinburgh.
~1450 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. With a 19th-century former natural history museum and a contemporary white cube gallery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Murder of Lord Darnley?

Nearby attractions include The Pleasance Street, Edinburgh (4 min walk), The Pleasance, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to Murder of Lord Darnley by public transport?

The nearest stations to Murder of Lord Darnley:

Bus

Surgeons' Hall • Lines: 29, 3, 31, 37, 47, 49, 51 (4 min walk)
Nicolson Square • Lines: 47 (5 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (15 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (20 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (20 min walk)