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Book of the Week: Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

Book of the Week: Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation: Episode 3

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Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

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Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation

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How Sir Walter Scott inspired Queen Victoria and kick-started a tourist industry.

How Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were inspired to create their own influential version of 'Scottishness' at Balmoral by the novels of Walter Scott.

His name, image and influence can be seen everywhere; from Scottish banknotes to place names across the globe. Sir Walter Scott invented the modern novel, began Scotland's tourist industry and was the first celebrity author - a heady mix of JK Rowling and Dan Brown long before the age of mass media hype. Lauded by contemporary critics as well as his massive readership in the 19th century, he's hardly read - and even more rarely enjoyed - today.

Stuart Kelly reveals how Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were inspired to create their own influential version of 'Scottishness' at Balmoral by the novels of Walter Scott. 

Stuart Kelly was born and brought up in the Scottish Borders. He studied English at Oxford and is the Literary Editor of Scotland on Sunday.

Reader: Robin Laing
Abridger: Laurence Wareing
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Stuart Kelly examines the powerful images of Scotland created by Sir Walter Scott

Stuart Kelly examines the powerful images of Scotland created by Sir Walter Scott, the world's first celebrity author

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