Submit a Reading

Readings from the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels:

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Use this form to Submit a Recording of yourself reading Scott for us to consider including on the Club website.

Instructions on how to generate a shareable link of your recording given below.

Guidelines:

Please read before submitting

It must be unique - check the existing recordings to ensure you aren't duplicating a reading.
Ideally read from the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels (EEWNs) - but not essential
Choose a passage that is ideally between 4 and 12 minutes in length. If longer please contact us first to discuss text.
Please tell us about the text and what it means to you.
Use the highest available audio quality settings - minimum of 192kbps.
Have a listen to some of the existing recordings so you understand the quality of what has been accepted in the past.
Full terms listed below.

If you have any questions please contact Lee Simpson on 07703 781 140

Submit Your Recording

Your Name:

Your Email:

Telephone:

What City Do You Live In?

Audio Quality (must be a minimum of 192kbps)

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I understand that my recording will be reviewed by the Club council members for consideration but may not be published.

Link to your Recording:

Your Chosen Book by Sir Walter Scott:

What Edition Are You Reading From?

Volume, Chapter and Page Number

Tell Us About the Passage You Have Chosen? (up to 250 words)

What Does it Mean to You? (up to 150 words)

Any Other Comments You'd Like to Add?

Are You a Member of the Scott Club?

Yes

Thinking of Joining

Tell Us a Bit About Yourself (up to 200 words)

[Optional] Upload a Photograph of Yourself (needs to be between 500kb and 8mb)

Upload File

By submitting your recording to the Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club, you confirm that:

You are the original producer of the work, or have the right to grant permission for its use.
You consent to the Club publishing the material on its website and/or in its publications.
You understand that the Club provides public access to the material for educational and cultural purposes only, and does not derive any commercial benefit from its publication.
You understand that your recording will be reviewed by the Club council members for consideration but may not be published.

Here are some suggested passages for you to consider:

The Death of Claverhouse

Old Mortality, Volume II, Chapter VII (Battle of Killiecrankie)

Begins: “The Highlanders, as if sensible that their own strength lay in the first shock of their onset, rushed down the hill with a fury which nothing could resist.”

A vivid, fast-moving historical narrative passage: chaos, drama, prophecy, death. Works brilliantly as oral storytelling. Tone: epic, tragic, cinematic.
Estimated length: 6–9 minutes.

The Astrologer’s Prophecy Scene

Guy Mannering, Chapter IV

Begins: “About five miles from the town of Ellangowan there stood, in the seventeenth century, an old-fashioned mansion.”
Narrative + drama + supernatural tension + character psychology. Strong sense of fate and foretelling.
Estimated length: 5–7 minutes.

Edie Ochiltree Storytelling Passage

The Antiquary, Chapter VIII

Begins: “The sun was now sinking in the west as the Antiquary and his friends pursued their journey.”

Character voice, humour, folklore, oral tradition feel. Feels like spoken culture rather than literary narration.
Estimated length: 6–10 minutes.

Northern Seas and Storm Descriptions

The Pirate, Chapter III

Begins: “The day had been lowering and tempestuous.”
Orkney atmosphere, sea narrative, danger, isolation. Oral storytelling quality.
Estimated length: 5–8 minutes.

Jacobite Memory Passages

Redgauntlet, Letter XI (Epistolary Structure)

Begins: “I cannot describe to you the impression made upon me by my late interview.”

Nostalgia, fading cause, memory, loyalty, loss. Reflective, powerful, very human.
Estimated length: 6–10 minutes.

Want us to record you?

If you are local to Loanhead get in touch with us.

Our Hon. Treasurer, Lee Simpson, has set-up a home recording studio for the purpose.

To arrange a time to visit just complete the above form but instead of entering a link to your recordings just enter your preferred date and time. (Tuesdays and Thursdays only from 12pm - 8pm).

Instructions on how to generate a shareable link of your recording:

Here are the best free options for sending a large audio file.

1. WeTransfer (free, simple, no account needed)

How it works:
You upload the file atwww.wetransfer.com, enter your email address, and you receive a download link.

Notes:
• the free version allows files up to 2gb.
• the link expires after seven days unless you use a paid account.

2. Google Drive (free)

How it works:
You upload the file to their Google Drive, right-click it, choose “share”.

Notes:
• You must have a Google account.
• storage limits depend on you account (typically 15gb free).

3. Dropbox (free tier)

How it works:
You upload the mp3 to Dropbox and create a share link.

Notes:
• Dropbox free accounts have limited space, but 100mb fits easily.

4. OneDrive (free with Microsoft account)

How it works:
Similar to Google Drive. You upload the file and generate a link.

5. Direct file-transfer services (SendGB, Firefox Send alternatives)

There are several free services that allow uploading a file and giving you a direct link.
These require no account.

6. You can video yourself and upload to YouTube if easier (we can rip the audio from there)

7. You can borrow the Club's dictaphone if needed. Collect it at the next event you attend.