Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet, of Beauclerc

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet of Beauclerc was an English building contractor and publisher. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Scott began his profession as a mason, before setting up his own building firm, completing many major architectural projects in the North East of England and notable railway stations in London. His publishing house, Walter Scott Publishing Co. brought classic literature to the masses for a low price.