I adore Sir Walter Scott's writing! He can be a little long-winded at times, but it is absolutely worth it.

I wish that this story had focused more on Mr. Lovel as the hero, instead of telling nearly everything from the Antiquary's point of view. It is funny and touching though, seeing everything through Oldbuck's eyes. I wish there were more depth to Lovel's character; we don't get to see him nearly enough. Same thing with Miss Mc'Intyre. She seems so sweet and nice, but she barely has any dialogue.
The ending is rather abrupt, but good with all the loose ends nicely tied up to everyone's satisfaction.

All in all, a fantastic story, excellent writing, beautiful characters, and a finely laid plot!