Walter Scott19 Dec 2025Glasgow's Sir Walter Scott monument gets ready for restorationBBC Scotland gets a preview of restoration work in Glasgow's George Square.19 Dec 202519 Dec 2025I saw Sir Walter Scott's monumental facelift from an 80ft heightRestoration is under way on the statue which has towered over Glasgow for nearly 200 years.19 Dec 202523 Oct 2025New trophy marks Walter Scott's early rugby links The famous author organised a game with no rules to celebrate Britain's victory at Waterloo in 1815.23 Oct 202512 Jun 2025Third time lucky for Walter Scott Prize winner MillerAndrew Miller was previously shortlisted twice for the £25,000 prize for historical fiction.12 Jun 20256 Oct 2024Bid to reintroduce readers to Scotland's 'forgotten bestseller'Teachers are being encouraged to introduce pupils to the work of the Victorian author.6 Oct 202413 Jun 2024Caribbean writer takes Walter Scott fiction prizeKevin Jared Hosein picks up the prestigious award at the Borders Book Festival in Melrose.13 Jun 202421 Apr 2024Fears mounting over future of historic Scots spa Fears are growing that a historic spa and tourist attraction in the south of Scotland could be lost forever.21 Apr 202416 Jun 2023Belfast writer wins Walter Scott fiction prizeLucy Caldwell picks up the award for historical fiction for These Days at the Borders Book Festival.16 Jun 202322 May 2023Sir Walter Scott seal sells at auctionThe item which belonged to the Scottish literary giant goes under the hammer for nearly £14,000.22 May 2023...
