Articles related to "Walter Scott"

Brief biography and works of Sir Walter Scott, famous for poem "The Lady of the Lake."

Short biography of George Meikle Kemp, who designed and built the Scott Monument in Princes Street, Edinburgh

A brief look at some literary misprints and blunders

Set during the last half of the eighteenth century, "The Highland Widow" was published in 1827 in Volume One of Scott's Chronicles of the Canongate.

'Auld' Wat of Harden was, without doubt, a memorable scottish reiver of the 16th century. His raids into England were formidable, yet his sense of humour was renowned.

Sir Walter Scott of Buccleuch attacked English castle and rescued notorious Scottish Reiver, Kinmont Willie Armstrong, when peace existed between England and Scotland.

Loch Katrine was mentioned by the famous Scottish writer, Sir Walter Scott, in his 'Lady of the Lake' poem of 1810. Visitors can still sail on the steamship of his name.

With the creation of Great Britain, the Honours of Scotland lost their primary purpose, but remained an important symbol.

Scotland is rich with history, breath-taking landscapes and castles, ghosts and one big, rarely seen monster.

Loch Katrine is an overlooked area of Scotland; set in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs region, it should be a favourite destination for all.

Word, song and chant were the legacy of the Border Reivers. Sir Walter Scott would ensure that the Ballads of the English\Scottish Border were saved for posterity.

Dryburgh Abbey a Historic Scotland property was the premier house of the Premonstratensians in Scotland and one of a number of great abbeys in the Scottish Borders.

Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery...growing up isn't easy, but some story from this guide suits the sympathies of any child.

Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, filmed many times, has given Hollywood a popular view of Saxons vs. Normans and evil Templars in medieval England.

I Puritani (the Puritans), an Italian bel canto opera, by Vincenzo Bellini: I Puritani plot summary, character list, and other Bellini opera information.

Johnnie Armstrong of Gilnockie was an infamous Scottish Border Reiver. His rule of the Borderlands from Esk to Newcastle was resented by the Scottish king, James V.

Scotland's national hero, William Wallace, stands tall with this monument overlooking Stirling.

Winter can cause the blues. Death Valley National Park has lots of winter sunshine, and the Furnace Creek Inn has golf, swimming, and horseback riding.

Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.

Visitors to the Borders region of Scotland have a wide choice of places to see. In the summer months the area is popular with both tourists and Scottish holidaymakers.

John Casper Leyden was a student of Edinburgh University, minister, doctor and brilliant Oriental linguist.

The humanitarian movement that brought about the French Revolution is often cited as the catalyst for calls for reform.

Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.

In the history of Scotland there have been many patriots, men of the calibre of Robert Bruce and William Wallace, Fletcher alone is known simply as The Patriot.

Le Docteur Miracle (Doctor Miracle), a French comic operetta by Georges Bizet: operetta plot synopsis, character description, and other Georges Bizet operetta information

French composer Georges Bizet's brief biography - his life and works. Best known for his masterpiece 'Carmen,' one of best-loved operas staged worldwide.

Continuing the guide to the "musts" of the poetry, prose, and plays of eighteenth and nineteenth century British writers and their works...

The biggest event on the Scottish calendar is Hogmanay. Visitors come from around the world to join in "The Best New Year's Party in Europe

One man, the son of an Ayrshire cottar, destined to become Scotland's national bard was born during that extraordinary period of "Enlightenment".

With the support of botanist Sir Joseph Banks, Mungo Park sailed for the Gambia in the first stage of his journey to discover the course of the River Niger.

The English Scottish Borderline took centuries of war and hostility before its lines were established. People of the Border lands would suffer great hardship as a result.

The Writers' Museum celebrates the lives and works of Scotland's three most famous poets and writers - Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

William Armstrong of Kinmont, a Scottish Border Reiver, was notorious for his raids into England. He was captured by the English in1596 contrary to Border Law.

Today all tartans are linked with a family, clan or organisation. This began barely two centuries ago but once established it led to great profit for Scotland's traders.

Abraham Lincoln was a reader all his life. His love of literature shaped his views as well as his political policies.

A range of active Lazy Days is on offer at the historic Tontine Hotel, a coaching inn in Peebles in the Scottish Borders, including cycling, walking, golf, and food.

Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.

Anyone who has heard the Wedding March is familiar with the work of Felix Mendelssohn. Find out some more about this composer who lived during the early Romantic period.

In this version of Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder put a medieval spin on a 19th century ghost story.

One of the silliest (but also rather strangely accurate) films about the Middle Ages comes from the woefully irreverent British comedy troupe, Monty Python.

Both young and old enjoy the sport of lawn bowling. This 1,000 year old sport has had a sudden revival in Australia as the younger generations catch the fever.

You'd be surprised what they were singing at Christmas in the Middle Ages.

Legend has it that wearing opal jewelry, if it is not your birthstone, will bring bad luck to the wearer. This is not necessarily true.

Called Jefferson Boxes in America, the writing box was a staple piece of furniture of the wealthy in Georgian and Victorian Britain.

Diners started in the United States in 1858 after a 17-year old boy named Walter Scott began selling sandwiches from a basket. Food Network spotlights the best diners.

The ABCs of poetry, prose, and plays of influential eighteenth and nineteenth century writers and their works...

Spread over a 300-acre site, exhibits from two distinct periods of history illustrate life during the time Britain became an industrial nation.

Edinburgh is Scotland's capital city and visitor attractions include its Castle, Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse, National Museum of Scotland, and National Gallery.

With numerous food experiences to be had in a variety of settings, nothing quite compares to the warmth and charm of diners and diner fare.

Famous great writers quoted for their Christmas thoughts and sentiments.