Career
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 Company brought classic literature to the masses for a low price. Scott was born in Abbey Town, Cumberland in 1826.
He moved to Newcastle upon Tyne, and began an apprenticeship as a stonemason.
After completing his apprenticeship he worked as a builder and began working on several contracts in the local area. By the age of 23 he had set up his own building company.
Scott married Anne Brough, daughter of John Brough of Bromfield, Cumberland. They had a large family, including John Scott, the eldest son who became the second Baronet of Beauclerc on the death of his father and Mason and William Martin Scott, England international rugby union players.
He was created a Baronet on 27 July 1907.
Scott died at Cape Martin in France on 8 April 1910 and was buried in Menton.