Historedia
Person

Sir Walter Scott

Events
3
Episodes
9
Years
1815–1822

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir Walter Scott, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First publication of Jane Austen's Emma

    1815

    Role: Reviewer

    1. November-December 1815 · LondonDedication to the Prince Regent

      Austen dedicated Emma to the Prince Regent following an invitation to visit his residence in November 1815.

    2. December 1815 · LondonFirst Publication in London

      Emma was published in London in December 1815 as a three-volume set, despite the title page being dated 1816.

  2. Walter Scott finds the Honours of Scotland in Edinburgh Castle

    1818–1819

    Role: Leader of the search for the Honours of Scotland

    1. 4 February 1818 · Edinburgh CastleSearch for the Honours

      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.

    2. 19 August 1818 · Location not stated in sourcesAppointment of Adam Ferguson

      Adam Ferguson was appointed Deputy Keeper of the Scottish Regalia on 19 August 1818, through Scott's effort.

    3. 26 May 1819 · Edinburgh CastlePublic Display

      The Honours of Scotland were put on public display in the Crown Room on 26 May 1819, following their rediscovery.

  3. King George IV's visit to Scotland

    1822

    Role: Organizer

    1. July 1822 · EdinburghArrival and Early Arrangements

      Edinburgh prepared for the King's visit following a July notice. Scott organized a pageant to improve the King's public image, persuading him to wear Highland dress.

    2. August 1822 (a Monday, exact day not stated) · HolyroodhousePublic Appearance at Holyroodhouse

      The King appeared publicly on a Monday afternoon at Holyroodhouse to hear addresses from various Scottish institutions and give formal responses.

    3. 12 August 1822 · EdinburghKing's Birthday Pageant

      The first pageant occurred on the King's 60th birthday, August 12, 1822. Edinburgh was filled with visitors enjoying illuminations and torchlight processions.

    4. 27–29 August 1822 · Hopetoun HouseTheatre Performance and Departure

      On August 27, the King attended a theatre performance of Scott's Rob Roy. The visit concluded on August 29 with a visit to Hopetoun House.

Sources

  1. Jane Austen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. Emma (novel) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  3. Walter Scott Wikipedia
  4. Edinburgh Castle Wikipedia
  5. Visit of George IV to Scotland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18