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Sir Walter Scott joins Da Vinci Code trail

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From: The Scotsman
Date: 20060519
Author:Alison Hardie

THE historic home of Sir Walter Scott has unexpectedly found itself on the Da Vinci Code trail after fans of the blockbuster discovered its library is a remarkable copy of Rosslyn Chapel.

The writer commissioned craftsmen in 1812 to create a replica of the Midlothian church - now inundated with visitors from around the world after featuring in Dan Brown's novel - for Abbotsford House, near Melrose.

Experts believe Scott may have chosen Rosslyn's design to reflect his passion for medieval history.

But a controversial theory has taken root among fans of the book that Scott may have taken the ...

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