Why was Mary queen of scotts marry Earl of Bothwell?

Mary, Queen of Scots, married James Hepburn, the Earl of Bothwell, in 1567 shortly after his involvement in the murder of her second husband, Lord Darnley. The marriage was controversial and seen by many as a scandal, as it raised suspicions that Bothwell had orchestrated Darnley's death to facilitate their union. Mary believed that marrying Bothwell would secure her position and help stabilize her rule, but it ultimately led to her downfall, as it incited rebellion against her and resulted in her abdication.