Today marks 250 years since Sir Walter Scott was born! His masterpiece, Rob Roy, is one of the finest historical novels ever written – the real Rob Roy became a legend in his own lifetime and a folk-hero after his death, dubbed the 'Robin Hood of Scotland'. Folio’s stunning new limited edition, published to mark the 250th anniversary of Scott's birth, brings together the definitive text with an exclusive new foreword by celebrated historical novelist Diana Gabaldon and arresting illustrations by

Scottish novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott is considered to be the inventor of the historical novel. His best known work, “Ivanhoe,” helped shape the legend of Robin Hood. During his last illness, Sir Walter’s son-in-law asked what book he would like to be read to him. Sir Walter responded, “Need you ask? There is but one.” The son-in-law then read from the Bible, specifically the Gospel of John. Afterwards, Sir Walter said, “Well that is a great comfort.” | Museum of the Bible