Character guide

Edward Waverley

major

Also known as Waverley, Captain Waverley, young Waverley, Mr. Edward Waverley

English officer and romantic hero who becomes involved in the Jacobite rising of 1745.

Fergus MacIvor

major

Also known as Fergus, MacIvor, Glennaquoich, Vich Ian Vohr

Proud Highland chieftain and Jacobite leader who befriends and later opposes Waverley.

Flora MacIvor

major

Also known as Flora, Miss MacIvor, dear Flora

Fergus's sister, a passionate Jacobite and object of Waverley's early romantic interest.

Rose Bradwardine

major

Also known as Miss Rose, Miss Bradwardine, Rose, Rose Comyne Bradwardine

Gentle daughter of the Baron of Bradwardine, who quietly loves Waverley.

Baron of Bradwardine

supporting

Also known as Cosmo Comyne Bradwardine, Mr. Bradwardine, the Baron, Bradwardine

Eccentric Jacobite laird and father of Rose, devoted to feudal customs.

Sir Everard Waverley

supporting

Also known as Sir Everard, the worthy Sir Everard, Sir Everard Waverley

Edward's kind and honourable uncle, a Tory gentleman of Waverley-Honour.

Richard Waverley

supporting

Also known as Richard, Mr. Richard Waverley, Sir Richard Waverley

Edward's father, a Whig politician who neglects his son's upbringing.

Colonel Talbot

supporting

Also known as Talbot, the Colonel, Colonel

English officer captured at Prestonpans who becomes Waverley's protector and friend.

Evan Dhu Maccombich

supporting

Also known as Evan Dhu, Evan, Maccombich, Ensign Maccombich

Loyal Highland follower of Fergus MacIvor, serves as a messenger and soldier.

Donald Bean Lean

supporting

Also known as Donald, Donald Bean, Bean Lean

Cunning Highland outlaw and cattle thief who aids the Jacobite cause.

Bailie Macwheeble

supporting

Also known as Macwheeble, the Bailie, Bailie, Mr. Duncan Macwheeble

Comic lawyer and factor to the Baron of Bradwardine, always anxious and officious.

Davie Gellatley

supporting

Also known as David Gellatley, daft Davie, the daft Davie Gellatley

Simple-minded but loyal servant at Tully-Veolan who aids Waverley.

Major Melville

supporting

Also known as Melville, Major William Melville, Major Melville of Cairnvreckan

Hanoverian magistrate who examines and imprisons Waverley as a suspected rebel.

Callum Beg

supporting

Also known as Callum, little Callum Beg

Fergus MacIvor's young page and spy, loyal and ruthless.

Mr. Morton

supporting

Also known as Morton, the Reverend Mr. Morton

Kindly clergyman who befriends Waverley during his imprisonment.

Colonel Gardiner

supporting

Also known as James, Gardiner, Colonel James Gardiner

Brave English officer commanding at Prestonpans, killed in battle.

Gilfillan

supporting

Also known as Mr. Gilfillan, Gifted Gilfillan, Habakkuk Gilfillan

Fanatical Cameronian preacher and soldier in the Hanoverian army.

Prince Charles Edward Stuart

supporting

Also known as Charles Edward, Prince Charles, the Prince, Charles Stuart

Young Pretender leading the Jacobite rising of 1745.

Lady Emily Blandeville

minor

Also known as Lady Emily, Emily, Lady Emily Blandeville

Colonel Talbot's wife, who intercedes for Waverley with the government.

Aunt Rachel

minor

Also known as Mrs. Rachel Waverley, Mrs. Rachel, the fair Mrs. Rachel

Edward's kind aunt at Waverley-Honour who dotes on him.

Mr. Pembroke

minor

Also known as a Mr. Pembroke

Edward's tutor, a learned but impractical clergyman.

Humphry Houghton

minor

Also known as Sergeant Houghton, Sergeant Humphry Houghton, Houghton, poor Humphrey

Waverley's former servant who becomes a sergeant in the Hanoverian army.

Alick Polwarth

minor

Also known as Alick

Waverley's loyal English servant who accompanies him to Scotland.

Janet Gellatley

minor

Also known as old Janet, auld Janet, poor old blear-eyed Janet

Davie Gellatley's mother, a faithful servant at Tully-Veolan.

John Mucklewrath

minor

Also known as Mucklewrath, lang John Mucklewrath

Blacksmith and Jacobite soldier who threatens Waverley.

Mr. Ebenezer Cruickshanks

minor

Also known as Mr. Cruickshanks, Ebenezer, old Ebenezer

Innkeeper at Cairnvreckan who shelters Waverley.

Mr. Falconer of Balmawhapple

minor

Also known as Balmawhapple, young Balmawhapple, the Laird of Balmawhapple

Hot-headed young Jacobite laird who quarrels with Waverley.

Mr. Saunders Saunderson

minor

Also known as Saunders Saunderson, Mr. Saunderson, Saunderson

The Baron of Bradwardine's meticulous butler.

Lady Alice Waverley

minor

Also known as Lady Alice, the Lady Waverley

Sir Everard's sister, a proud Jacobite sympathizer.

Captain Wogan

minor

Also known as Wogan

Jacobite officer who escorts Waverley to the Highland army.

Dugald Mahony

minor

Also known as Dugald

Irish Jacobite officer serving under Fergus MacIvor.

MacMurrough

minor

Also known as MacMurrough nan Fonn

Fergus MacIvor's bard who sings at the Highland feast.

Mr. Rubrick

minor

Also known as The Reverend Mr. Rubrick, Rubrick of Duchran

Episcopal clergyman at Tully-Veolan who supports the Jacobites.

Jenny Jop

minor

Also known as Janet, poor Janet, Old Janet

Servant at the inn in Cairnvreckan.

Cathleen

minor

Flora MacIvor's maid and confidante at Glennaquoich.

Mr. Stanley

minor

Also known as Frank Stanley, Frank, Francis Stanley, young Stanley

Young English gentleman who befriends Waverley in London.

Lord George Murray

minor

Also known as Lord George, George Murray, George

Jacobite general who leads the Highland army.

Sir John Cope

minor

Also known as John, Sir John, Cope

Hanoverian general defeated by the Jacobites at Prestonpans.

Lawyer Clippurse

minor

Also known as Mr. Clippurse, Messrs. Clippurse

Lawyer employed by Sir Everard Waverley for legal matters.

Luckie Macleary

minor

Woman who keeps an alehouse near Tully-Veolan.

Duncan Duroch

minor

Also known as Duncan

Highlander who guides Waverley through the mountains.

Mr. Skene

minor

Friend of Waverley's father in London society.

Miss Cecilia Stubbs

minor

Also known as Miss Cecilia, Miss Stubbs, Cecilia

Young lady admired by Waverley before his Scottish journey.

Squire Stubbs

minor

Father of Cecilia Stubbs, a local gentleman.

Mr. Bullsegg

minor

Also known as Bullsegg of Killancureit, Bullsegg

Lowland laird who attends the Baron's banquet.

Malcolm Bradwardine

minor

Also known as Malcolm, Malcolm Bradwardine of Inch-Grabbit

Distant relative of the Baron, a minor laird.

Old Ballenkeiroch

minor

Also known as Ballenkeiroch

Aged Highland chieftain at the gathering.

Young Ronald of Ballenkeiroch

minor

Also known as young Ronald

Son of Old Ballenkeiroch, a young Highland warrior.

Ian nan Chaistel

minor

Highlander mentioned in clan lore, possibly a historical figure.

Shemus Beg

minor

Also known as Shemus

Highlander who assists Donald Bean Lean.

Jinker

minor

Also known as James, Jamie Jinker, Lieutenant Jinker

Jacobite officer and horse-dealer.

Mr. Twigtythe

minor

Also known as the Reverend Mr. Twigtythe

Clergyman who performs a marriage ceremony.

John Hodges

minor

Also known as Hodges

Servant at Waverley-Honour.

Jacob Jopson

minor

Also known as Jacob, old Jopson

Innkeeper at the village near Tully-Veolan.

Old Job Houghton

minor

Also known as Job Houghton

Father of Sergeant Houghton, a tenant on Waverley estate.

Mrs. Mucklewrath

minor

Also known as Mucklewrath

Wife of John Mucklewrath, a camp follower.

Corporal Bridoon

minor

Also known as Bridoon

Corporal in Colonel Gardiner's regiment.

Mrs. Flockhart

minor

Landlady of an inn in Edinburgh.

Mr. Chambers

minor

Also known as Robert Chambers, Mr. Robert Chambers

Publisher or editor mentioned in the introduction.

Mr. Morritt

minor

Also known as Morritt

Friend of Sir Walter Scott, mentioned in editorial matter.

Ballantyne

minor

Also known as James Ballantyne

Printer and friend of Sir Walter Scott.

John Home

minor

Also known as Home

Scottish minister and dramatist, a historical reference.

Mackenzie

minor

Also known as Henry Mackenzie, Mr. Mackenzie, Mr. Harry Mackenzie

Scottish novelist and man of letters, a contemporary reference.

Miss Edgeworth

minor

Irish novelist, praised in the preface.

Lady Louisa Stuart

minor

Also known as Lady Louisa

Correspondent and critic of Scott's work.

Mr. Ruskin

minor

Art critic, mentioned in editorial notes.

Shelley

minor

Also known as Mrs. Shelley, Mr. Percy Bysshe Shelley

Poet and family, mentioned in editorial context.

Wordsworth

minor

Poet, referenced in the introduction.

Byron

minor

Also known as Lord Byron

Poet, mentioned in editorial notes.

Fielding

minor

Novelist, referenced in the preface.

Dr. Johnson

minor

Also known as Johnson, Dr. ⸻

Lexicographer and critic, quoted in the text.

Thackeray

minor

Novelist, mentioned in editorial notes.

Mrs. Radcliffe

minor

Gothic novelist, referenced in the text.

Ben Jonson

minor

Playwright, quoted in the epigraph.

Shakespeare

minor

Playwright, frequently quoted in chapter epigraphs.

Cromwell

minor

Historical figure, mentioned in passing.

King George

minor

Reigning monarch, referred to by characters.

King James

minor

Also known as King Jamie, James, Jamie

Jacobite claimant to the throne, often invoked.

Charles II

minor

Also known as Charlie

Historical king, mentioned in Jacobite songs.