Tag: Sir Walter Scott

Jacobite memoirs reveal “impoverished” and “drunken” nation

Deadline News Journalist - April 11, 2010

By Zoe Keown AS tourists would agree, Scotland is a country that is loved for its history-laden scenery, romantic charm, Celtic...

Fraser Suites opens ‘Landmark’ hotel on historic Edinburgh site

Shaun Milne - November 18, 2009

by SHAUN MILNE THE historic site of what was once the former ‘Fleet Street of Scotland’ will be relaunched tonight as a multi-million pound luxury hotel. Fraser...

Literacy Tsar to encourage the Bebo generation

Deadline News Journalist - August 3, 2009

By Alexander Lawrie SCOTLAND is to get a teenage literacy tsar in a bid to encourage the Bebo generation to read more books. In a country...

Rare space atlas up for grabs

Deadline News Journalist - May 4, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A RARE atlas of space is up for grab after being donated by a mystery benefactor. Stunned Christian Aid volunteers found a pristine...

Burns and Scott chairs up for sale 210

Deadline News Journalist - September 17, 2008

By Karrie Gillett CHAIRS owned by two of Scotland’s greatest writers are going under the hammer for £10,000. The two pieces of antique furniture belonged to...

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