Exploring Sir Walter Scott's Notions of Scottish Identity in the Context of Brexit and Scottish Independence

Numerous studies have investigated the concept of nation and Scottish identity in prose fiction Sir Walter Scott. These traditionally highlighted Scott’s role reshaping public perceptions Highlands, their culture, suffering Highlanders under British Empire, through his detailed knowledge history culture. However, it is essential to reconsider this issue light recent historical political developments Scotland after Brexit calls for independence by various thinkers, writers, leaders, aiming join European Union. This study revisits two texts, “The Highland Widow” Two Drovers”. The findings suggest that nationalist sentiment Scott's writings relevant social changes occurring Scotland, Europe, globally. It can be argued much contemporary discourse on traced back works, indicating a recurring pattern. Scott expressed concern loss national right self-determination. His texts vividly demonstrate interconnection past present events, embodying both perspectives.