Mary Queen of Scots

This image from 'The Illustrated News' of 1905 depicts the legend that Mary Queen of Scots played golf on the links at St Andrews.

But the only evidence that Mary was a golfer comes from the claims of her enemies.

Mary Queen of Scots playing golf in front of a crowd

Mary Queen of Scots playing golf at St Andrews. From 'The Illustrated London News'.
[National Library of Scotland reference: NJ.677]

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