IN-PERSON MQS LECTURE: The Tower – Flora Carr in conversation with Jackson van Uden

An engaging discussion exploring Mary, Queen of Scots’ imprisonment through Flora Carr’s acclaimed historical novel The Tower

Join novelist Flora Carr as she discusses her acclaimed novel The Tower, a captivating story of desire, friendship, and survival set during Mary, Queen of Scots’ imprisonment at Lochleven Castle. Reimagining a pivotal period in the Queen’s life, Carr brings fresh perspective to a familiar historical figure while giving voice to individuals who have been largely overlooked by the historical record

In conversation with historian Jackson van Uden, Carr will explore the inspiration behind the novel, the challenges of blending historical research with fiction, and the ways in which storytelling can illuminate forgotten lives and hidden histories. Together, they will discuss Mary’s enduring legacy, the realities of captivity, and how fiction can offer new insights into one of Scotland’s most compelling monarchs