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Friday essay: I modelled myself on my sister – but why are storytellers obsessed with sisterhood?

“You two are like chalk and cheese!” my mother once declared to my sister and me when we were teenagers. Her happy declaration left me deeply confused, for I believed exactly the opposite.

The Conversation

Quote of the Day by Sir Walter Scott: 'Love will subsist on wonderfully little..'—Top quotes by the famous novelist known for the Waverley novels and Ivanhoe

Quote of the Day: Sir Walter Scott, a celebrated author, penned a timeless quote about love and hope. His words suggest love can survive on minimal hope but not without it entirely. This insight into emotional endurance remains relevant today. Scott's life and literary contributions, including inventing the historical novel,…

The Economic Times

Shortlist announced for prestigious Scottish book award

The shortlist for a prestigious book award named after a Scottish author has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland)

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All the books on the longlist for the Walter Scott book prize

The 12 will be cut down to a shortlist in May, with the winner announced in June

The Independent UK

Longlist of 12 announced for Walter Scott book prize

They will be narrowed down to a shortlist in May, with the winner announced in June.

Evening Standard

Who invented the Scottish tourist industry? A literary pioneer

WHO invented the Scottish tourist industry? It’s a question I am sometimes asked, usually by readers indignant at the suggestion that this nation…

The National (Scotland)

Literary Scottish city dubbed one of the best in Britain for book lovers

A Scottish city has been named one of the best on the British Isles for book lovers by The Telegraph.

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Pedal the low road: cycling coast-to-coast across southern Scotland

We ride the Kirkpatrick C2C, a new 250-mile route across lowland Scotland and stopping at bike-friendly hotels and cafes along the way

The Guardian - UK

Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott's rare desk seal fetches £13,860 at auction

A recent Scottish auction saw a one-of-a-kind beautiful desk seal that was at one time owned by prolific writer Sir Walter Scott auctioned off for almost £14,000.

Daily Record

Rare desk seal owned by Sir Walter Scott fetches £13,860 at auction

A rock crystal and multi-gem set desk seal formerly owned by Lady Mary Douglas-Hamilton sold for the exact same amount.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh auction house selling Sir Walter Scott desk seal for eye-catching sum

The Scottish historian's desk seal is one of 100 that is set to go under the hammer at the Edinburgh auction house, where it is expected to go for thousands of pounds.

Edinburgh Live

Sir Walter Scott’s desk seal expected to fetch up to £18,000 at auction

The writer’s seal is one of 100 set to go under the hammer at a Scottish auction house this week.

The Independent UK

Little-known historic Edinburgh tower with spectacular views that you can visit

The historic tower, which was built in the 19th century to celebrate the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth, will soon be open to the general public every Sunday.

Edinburgh Live

7 dog-friendly gardens to visit this spring

For the garden lover who can’t leave their pooch behind. By Hannah Stephenson.

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Glasgow Live

Outlander's scenic Scottish loch filming location that's perfect for a spring day out

Over six seasons, the period drama has filmed all over Scotland from small and scenic towns to dramatic castles and with spring looming, now is the perfect time to get out and explore the one-of-a-kind destinations for yourself.

Daily Record

The scenic Scottish loch where Outlander filmed is perfect for a spring day out

Now that spring is here, it's the perfect time to get out and explore all of the natural beauty that Scotland has to offer — and what better place to start than a pretty loch featured on Outlander?

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's George Square set to get play areas and water feature under redesign plans

An update on the planned redesign will be presented to councillors next week after architects completed the second of four design phases.

Edinburgh Live

We visited one of Edinburgh’s most viral buildings to see what was inside

Photos of the Writers' Museum are regularly shared on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and usually next to a description calling one of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings.

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The National (Scotland)

Manuscript of beloved Scottish novel to go on display at National Library

HIDDEN from all but a few scholars and saved from being sold off at auction, Sir Walter Scott’s manuscript of his novel Rob Roy is set to go on…

The Independent UK

Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy manuscript going on show at National Library

The National Library of Scotland display later this year will mark the first time the manuscript has been shown to the public in at least a century.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airport restaurants and bars ranked from worst to best according to TripAdvisor

To ensure your summer holiday starts off right, we have put together a list of every bar and restaurant at Edinburgh Airport ranked from worst to best according to TripAdvisor

Edinburgh Live

Every Wetherspoons in Edinburgh ranked from worst to best according to TripAdvisor

With multiple Wetherspoons venues in and near Edinburgh, those wanting a cheap pint and bite to eat are spoiled for choice — but some branches have a better reputation than others

Daily Record

Campaign launched to raise funds to restore Scotland's oldest passenger steamship

The 122-year-old Sir Walter Scott is the only surviving screw steamer in regular passenger service.

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