Mary, Queen of Scots is often remembered as tragic, reckless, or doomed. Mary lived an intensely active life. She loved riding horses and dancing, and at times even disguised herself as a stable boy to slip out at night and walk the streets of Edinburgh unnoticed. She had a fiery personality — generous, sociable, and deeply emotional. She loved animals and the open air, but was often criticized for acting on impulse. Throughout her life, she suffered from recurring illness and periods of profoun