Biggar and the House of Fleming
The Flemings were a local, baronial family that prospered to national and international influence. Learn the story of their involvement in tumultuous Scottish political drama spanning 300 years at the heart of Scottish court life.
Collection Overview
Mary Fleming was one of the ‘Four Maries’ who were attendants of Mary, Queen of Scots. As her cousin and similar in age, she was especially close to the young queen, Mary Fleming went to France with Mary, Queen of Scots in 1548 and stayed there with her over the next thirteen years.
Mary’s brother John Lord Fleming was one of Mary Queen of Scots most loyal and active supporters.
Visit the museum and find out what part he and his sisters played in the dramatic life of Mary Queen of Scots.
Come and see Boghall Castle as it would have been 500 years ago, view Scotland’s oldest gun, and the coin hoard found at the camp of the English army.
Collection Highlights:
Detail of carved bed post from the Levingstoun bed
Location of collection
