Man accused of stealing Bard’s first edition

A MAN accused of stealing a priceless first edition work of Shakespeare arrived at court dressed in Highland tartan yesterday.

Raymond Scott, who claims to be distantly related to Bonnie Prince Charlie, faced a judge at Durham Crown Court dressed in a kilt of Royal Stewart tartan, a Harris tweed jacket, cravat and a pair of limited edition £1,000 (€1,150) Fendi sunglasses.

The eccentric antique book dealer, who faces charges relating to the theft of a Shakespeare first folio which went missing from Durham University Library more than 10 years ago, answered “aye, that I am” to questions from the judge.