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December
Inspiring Walter Scott
01.12.2022 - 08.01.2023
National Museum of Scotland
Discover how Scott drew upon real historical objects for inspiration in his writing. This free exhibition showcases iconic objects from the National Collection and places them alongside Scott's words, and the stories in which they feature.
'From the Baskets of Travelling Pedlars' to Abbotsford: Scott’s Lifelong Love of Popular Print
01.12.2022 - 01.03.2023
Online
Scott's library at Abbotsford contains around 3000 popular print items, on topics such as fairy-tales, superstition, politics and song. This exhibition showcases this material and its significance for Scott’s work. You can access it here
'From the Baskets of Travelling Pedlars' to Abbotsford: Scott’s Lifelong Love of Popular Print
01.03.2022 - 01.03.2023
Online
Scott's library at Abbotsford contains around 3000 popular print items, on topics such as fairy-tales, superstition, politics and song. This exhibition showcases this material and its significance for Scott’s work. You can access it here
Inspiring Walter Scott
06.08.2021 - 08.01.2023
National Museum of Scotland
Discover how Scott drew upon real historical objects for inspiration in his writing. This free exhibition showcases iconic objects from the National Collection and places them alongside Scott's words, and the stories in which they feature.