| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Scott wrote The Heart of _________- (10) | ||
| A council area of SE central Scotland, bordering the City of Edinburgh (10) | ||
| Scott wrote The Heart of - (10) | ||
| See 7 | The Telegraph Toughie | 06 May 2016 |
| Dalkeith is the administrative centre of this Scottish unitary authority | The Telegraph General Knowledge | 19 Jul 2015 |
| Scott locale | ||
| Where the Esk flows. |