Walter Scott: Last News

The most expensive Wetherspoons pint in Scotland can be found in Edinburgh, a new survey has revealed.

One of the UK’s largest waterfalls, Dumfriesshire’s landmark Grey Mare’s Tail, has faced one of its biggest challenges – how to get footpath repairing materials on site.

A man has paid a visit to almost every Wetherspoon pub in Edinburgh to see which was the best.

The curtain is being raised on the main tourist season at Loch Katrine tomorrow (Saturday) with the reintroduction of three daily sailings of the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott.

HELLO! magazine’s “A Right Royal Podcast” recently sat down with historians and a paranormal expert to learn more about infamous palace hauntings from over the years.With centuries of history behind castle walls, it’s no secret that many royals have had encounters with neighbors from the beyond.“King Charles’ grandmother, The Queen Mother, grew up in one of the most haunted venues in Scotland — Glamis Castle,” Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, told Fox News Digital. “It is believed that multiple ghosts haunt the hallways of Glamis.

Where should a foodie with Fido go on a scenic autumn rail journey? Bridget McGrouther scoured ScotRail’s new online Inspiration Hub to find five favourite stops in Scotland for culture-hungry hikers and their four-legged friends.

One of Scotland’s most-loved dog portraits now appears alongside other great artworks at the National Gallery.

Grieving families left heartbroken by the not proven verdict are hopeful it will be scrapped after a Scottish Government consultation on the issue. Stewart Handling, father of tragic teenager Grace Handling, and Marie Kearney, whose son Craig died after being run over by a taxi, believe the consultation could finally trigger change.

An Ayrshire woman celebrated her 105th birthday yesterday surrounded by loved ones.

A number of paper banknotes will be withdrawn in Scotland later this year.

A public funding appeal to help restore the historic Steamship Sir Walter Scott has entered a crucial phase.

Piers Morgan, 56, reacted to a photograph of Novak Djokovic surrounded by young tennis players which was shared the day after his lawyers claim he tested positive for Covid.The photograph was taken at an awards ceremony in Belgrade, Serbia, and Djokovic can be seen standing with young people who are holding tennis trophies.It is unclear when the event took place, but the photographs were shared by the Tennis Association of Serbia on December 17, as reported by Sky News.Djokovic’s lawyers say he had tested positive for Covid a day earlier.They are reportedly planning to use the test in question to validate Djokovic’s medical exemption which would enable him to enter Australia without being vaccinated.Upon hearing the news, Piers Morgan took to Twitter to jibe at the tennis champion.The journalist wrote: “‘Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive…”The quote comes from author Sir Walter Scott’s nineteenth century poem Marmion.Piers has previously praised Australia for denying Djokovic’s entry into the country.He told his 7.9 million followers: “The #Djokovic saga is not about whether you believe in Covid vaccines, but whether you believe famous sports stars should play by the same rules as everyone else.“He has the right not to be jabbed, and Australia has the right to chuck him out for making a dodgy visa application."The 20-time Grand Slam winner is still being held in a Melbourne detention centre after his visa was cancelled upon arrival into the country.He was told he didn't meet the country's entry requirements due to his vaccine status.Djokovic has not revealed whether he has been vaccinated or not, although he has been critical of mandated vaccines in the past.Court documents released on

A shortlist naming seven of the UK's 'Natural Wonders' has been named with only one stunning Scottish location surprisingly making the list.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterIt is hoped this Sunday’s 250th anniversary of the birth of celebrated author Sir Walter Scott will help the restoration of the Loch Katrine vessel which bears his name.The charitable trust which runs the boat hopes it will draw further attention to their Save Our Steamship appeal which aims to raise £500,000 for the restoration.As well as writing many historical novels, Sir Walter Scott, born in Edinburgh in 1771, wrote the poem ‘Lady of the Lake’, published in 1810, which was set in the Trossachs.As a result visitors flocked to the Loch Katrine area giving it the name the ‘birthplace of Scottish tourism’.Thousands of people have sailed on the Sir Walter

Falkirk Wheel will feature on a new Bank of Scotland £50 note, along with a poem by national treasure William Muir. It will enter circulation on July 1 - with a change of colour too - from green to red.

The Queen's 95th birthday will be celebrated on one of five new commemorative coins released this year, the Royal Mint has said.