# Waverley — Character guide

> Key figures in Waverley by Walter Scott.

- [Edward Waverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/edward_waverley.md): English officer and romantic hero who becomes involved in the Jacobite rising of 1745.
- [Fergus MacIvor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/fergus_macivor.md): Proud Highland chieftain and Jacobite leader who befriends and later opposes Waverley.
- [Flora MacIvor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/flora_macivor.md): Fergus's sister, a passionate Jacobite and object of Waverley's early romantic interest.
- [Rose Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/rose_bradwardine.md): Gentle daughter of the Baron of Bradwardine, who quietly loves Waverley.
- [Baron of Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/baron_of_bradwardine.md): Eccentric Jacobite laird and father of Rose, devoted to feudal customs.
- [Sir Everard Waverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/sir_everard_waverley.md): Edward's kind and honourable uncle, a Tory gentleman of Waverley-Honour.
- [Richard Waverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/richard_waverley.md): Edward's father, a Whig politician who neglects his son's upbringing.
- [Colonel Talbot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/colonel_talbot.md): English officer captured at Prestonpans who becomes Waverley's protector and friend.
- [Evan Dhu Maccombich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/evan_dhu_maccombich.md): Loyal Highland follower of Fergus MacIvor, serves as a messenger and soldier.
- [Donald Bean Lean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/donald_bean_lean.md): Cunning Highland outlaw and cattle thief who aids the Jacobite cause.
- [Bailie Macwheeble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/bailie_macwheeble.md): Comic lawyer and factor to the Baron of Bradwardine, always anxious and officious.
- [Davie Gellatley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/davie_gellatley.md): Simple-minded but loyal servant at Tully-Veolan who aids Waverley.
- [Major Melville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/major_melville.md): Hanoverian magistrate who examines and imprisons Waverley as a suspected rebel.
- [Callum Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/callum_beg.md): Fergus MacIvor's young page and spy, loyal and ruthless.
- [Mr. Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_morton.md): Kindly clergyman who befriends Waverley during his imprisonment.
- [Colonel Gardiner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/colonel_gardiner.md): Brave English officer commanding at Prestonpans, killed in battle.
- [Gilfillan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/gilfillan.md): Fanatical Cameronian preacher and soldier in the Hanoverian army.
- [Prince Charles Edward Stuart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/prince_charles_edward.md): Young Pretender leading the Jacobite rising of 1745.
- [Lady Emily Blandeville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/lady_emily.md): Colonel Talbot's wife, who intercedes for Waverley with the government.
- [Aunt Rachel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/aunt_rachel.md): Edward's kind aunt at Waverley-Honour who dotes on him.
- [Mr. Pembroke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_pembroke.md): Edward's tutor, a learned but impractical clergyman.
- [Humphry Houghton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/humphry_houghton.md): Waverley's former servant who becomes a sergeant in the Hanoverian army.
- [Alick Polwarth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/alick_polwarth.md): Waverley's loyal English servant who accompanies him to Scotland.
- [Janet Gellatley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/janet_gellatley.md): Davie Gellatley's mother, a faithful servant at Tully-Veolan.
- [John Mucklewrath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/john_mucklewrath.md): Blacksmith and Jacobite soldier who threatens Waverley.
- [Mr. Ebenezer Cruickshanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_ebenezer_cruickshanks.md): Innkeeper at Cairnvreckan who shelters Waverley.
- [Mr. Falconer of Balmawhapple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_falconer_of_balmawhapple.md): Hot-headed young Jacobite laird who quarrels with Waverley.
- [Mr. Saunders Saunderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_saunders_saunderson.md): The Baron of Bradwardine's meticulous butler.
- [Lady Alice Waverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/lady_alice_waverley.md): Sir Everard's sister, a proud Jacobite sympathizer.
- [Captain Wogan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/captain_wogan.md): Jacobite officer who escorts Waverley to the Highland army.
- [Dugald Mahony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/dugald_mahony.md): Irish Jacobite officer serving under Fergus MacIvor.
- [MacMurrough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/macmurrough.md): Fergus MacIvor's bard who sings at the Highland feast.
- [Mr. Rubrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_rubrick.md): Episcopal clergyman at Tully-Veolan who supports the Jacobites.
- [Cathleen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/cathleen.md): Flora MacIvor's maid and confidante at Glennaquoich.
- [Mr. Stanley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_stanley.md): Young English gentleman who befriends Waverley in London.
- [Lord George Murray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/lord_george_murray.md): Jacobite general who leads the Highland army.
- [Sir John Cope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/sir_john_cope.md): Hanoverian general defeated by the Jacobites at Prestonpans.
- [Lawyer Clippurse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/lawyer_clippurse.md): Lawyer employed by Sir Everard Waverley for legal matters.
- [Luckie Macleary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/luckie_macleary.md): Woman who keeps an alehouse near Tully-Veolan.
- [Duncan Duroch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/duncan_duroch.md): Highlander who guides Waverley through the mountains.
- [Mr. Skene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_skene.md): Friend of Waverley's father in London society.
- [Miss Cecilia Stubbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/miss_cecilia_stubbs.md): Young lady admired by Waverley before his Scottish journey.
- [Squire Stubbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/squire_stubbs.md): Father of Cecilia Stubbs, a local gentleman.
- [Mr. Bullsegg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_bullsegg.md): Lowland laird who attends the Baron's banquet.
- [Malcolm Bradwardine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/malcolm_bradwardine.md): Distant relative of the Baron, a minor laird.
- [Old Ballenkeiroch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/old_ballenkeiroch.md): Aged Highland chieftain at the gathering.
- [Young Ronald of Ballenkeiroch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/young_ronald_of_ballenkeiroch.md): Son of Old Ballenkeiroch, a young Highland warrior.
- [Ian nan Chaistel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/ian_nan_chaistel.md): Highlander mentioned in clan lore, possibly a historical figure.
- [Shemus Beg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/shemus_beg.md): Highlander who assists Donald Bean Lean.
- [Mr. Twigtythe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_twigtythe.md): Clergyman who performs a marriage ceremony.
- [Jacob Jopson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/jacob_jopson.md): Innkeeper at the village near Tully-Veolan.
- [Old Job Houghton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/old_job_houghton.md): Father of Sergeant Houghton, a tenant on Waverley estate.
- [Mrs. Mucklewrath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mrs_mucklewrath.md): Wife of John Mucklewrath, a camp follower.
- [Corporal Bridoon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/corporal_bridoon.md): Corporal in Colonel Gardiner's regiment.
- [Mr. Chambers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_chambers.md): Publisher or editor mentioned in the introduction.
- [Mr. Morritt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_morritt.md): Friend of Sir Walter Scott, mentioned in editorial matter.
- [John Home](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/john_home.md): Scottish minister and dramatist, a historical reference.
- [Mackenzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mackenzie.md): Scottish novelist and man of letters, a contemporary reference.
- [Lady Louisa Stuart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/lady_louisa_stuart.md): Correspondent and critic of Scott's work.
- [Mr. Ruskin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mr_ruskin.md): Art critic, mentioned in editorial notes.
- [Shelley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/shelley.md): Poet and family, mentioned in editorial context.
- [Dr. Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/dr_johnson.md): Lexicographer and critic, quoted in the text.
- [Mrs. Radcliffe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/mrs_radcliffe.md): Gothic novelist, referenced in the text.
- [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/shakespeare.md): Playwright, frequently quoted in chapter epigraphs.
- [Cromwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/cromwell.md): Historical figure, mentioned in passing.
- [King George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/king_george.md): Reigning monarch, referred to by characters.
- [King James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/king_james.md): Jacobite claimant to the throne, often invoked.
- [Charles II](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/waverley_se/characters/charles_ii.md): Historical king, mentioned in Jacobite songs.

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