Episode 1 of 3
Search for the Honours
- When
- 4 February 1818
- Where
- Edinburgh Castle
Sir Walter Scott and a military team opened the Crown Room in Edinburgh Castle on 4 February 1818, following a royal warrant issued in 1817.
The search was authorized by a royal warrant from the Prince Regent, who granted permission to break open the walled-up doorway. Scott, a prominent figure in Edinburgh, led the team that unearthed the regalia, which had been believed lost since 1707.
Sources
- Walter Scott Wikipedia
- Honours of Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-11
- Edinburgh Castle Wikipedia
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