The Scott Monument, Edinburgh at Hogmanay

Edinburgh's New Year festivities almost obscure the monument to Sir Walter!

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One of many famous Scots, Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh on August 15, 1771.
There are several freely available sources to consult for further biographical and bibliographic information:

Walter Scott Web Links

A selection of the latest news and very best Walter Scott-related resources on the web:

• Books from Amazon UK
• Information from Edinburgh University's Library Catalogue
• The Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club
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