Rise of the Clans (2018)

Episode Overview

Neil Oliver uncovers the treacherous schemes against Mary Stewart, Queen of Scots, which ultimately led to the downfall of one of Scotland's most captivating monarchs. The story centers on a brother's ambition to usurp his sister, as James Stewart, the Earl of Moray, exploits clan loyalties to seize control and eliminate Mary from power. Amidst a web of conspiracies and betrayals, Mary finds herself ensnared in the brutal clashes of clan rivalries. After the assassination of her husband, Lord Darnley, she seeks refuge with the formidable Earl of Bothwell, igniting a civil war. Ultimately, Mary flees to England, never to return.