Sir Walter Scott was born in Edinburgh on this day in 1771. An accomplished writer and historian, his works include many classics of English literature. Scott's poem "Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field" contains this famous verse. . . #walterscott #scotland #scottishwriter #Famousquotes #poetry #edinburgh #poet #famousquote #scottishwriters #standrewssociety #standrewstoronto