Mary, Queen of Scots: A Walking Tour
Pomegranates 2025
(Sat 26 Apr: 10:30am)
Join dance historian Alena Shmakova for a walking tour from John Knox House to the Palace of Holyroodhouse along the Royal Mile to explore the significance of women in traditional dance past and present. Learn about the French and Italian influences on court dance entertainment in 16th Century Scotland, as well as the use of masks, daggers, costumes and cross-dressing. Find out how Mary, Queen of Scots’ passion for dance had provoked John Knox’s protestant fury and backlash.
Please note
The walking tour begins at John Knox House, up a
steep spiral staircase with no lift or level access. The tour will cover
cobbled and potentially slippy terrain. Please dress for the weather!
Intrigued? Tune into the latest episode of Trad Dance Cast, which celebrates the role of women in traditional dance. Released to mark International Women’s Day 2025, the episode uncovers the dance herstory of Scotland, from the Renaissance to the Georgian era, with a focus on Mary, Queen of Scots and lead dancer Sophia Parker.
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This event is ticketed on a Pay What You Can basis. Please select your desired ticket price from the options below. A booking fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction.
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Walking Tour
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£10.00 -
26 April 2025 -
120 minutes -
10:30 -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
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