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Museums · Central Scotland

Battle of Langside

In or near Glasgow.

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The Battle of Langside was fought on 13 May 1568 between forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots, and forces acting in the name of her infant son James VI. Mary’s short period of personal rule ended in 1

Battlefield Monument

Derek Butters — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Mount Florida · 0.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Battle of Langside, you can take the train to Mount Florida station, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is G42 9UA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

The Battle of Langside was fought on 13 May 1568 between forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots, and forces acting in the name of her infant son James VI. Mary’s short period of personal rule ended in 1567 in recrimination, intrigue, and disaster when, after her capture at Carberry Hill, she was forced to abdicate in favour of James VI. Mary was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle, while her Protestant half-brother, James Stewart, Earl of Moray, was appointed Regent on behalf of his nephew. In early May 1568 Mary escaped, heading west to the country of the Hamiltons, high among her remaining supporters, and the safety of Dumbarton Castle with the determination to restore her rights as queen. Mary was defeated and went into exile and captivity in England. The battle is generally considered the start of the Marian civil war.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Battle of Langside was fought on 13 May 1568 between forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots, and forces acting in the name of her infant son James VI. Mary’s short period of personal rule ended in 1567 in recrimination, intrigue, and disaster when, after her capture at Carberry Hill, she was forced to abdicate in favour of James VI. Mary was imprisoned in Lochleven Castle, while her Protestant half-brother, James Stewart, Earl of Moray, was appointed Regent on behalf of his nephew. In early May 1568 Mary escaped, heading west to the country of the Hamiltons, high among her remaining supporters, and the safety of Dumbarton Castle with the determination to restore her rights as queen. Mary was defeated and went into exile and captivity in England. The battle is generally considered the start of the Marian civil war.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.8277, -4.2706
District
Glasgow City
Postcode
G42 9UA
Parliamentary constituency
Glasgow South
Nearest railway station
Mount Florida — 0.6 km
Opening
Mo-Su 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-15:00
Official site
langsidecommunityheritage.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle of Langside?
Battle of Langside is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G42 9UA).
What is Battle of Langside?
The Battle of Langside was fought on 13 May 1568 between forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots, and forces acting in the name of her infant son James VI. Mary’s short period of personal rule ended in 1
How do I get to Battle of Langside?
The nearest railway station is Mount Florida, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G42 9UA.
How do I get to Battle of Langside?
The nearest railway station is Mount Florida, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G42 9UA.