National symbols of Scotland explained

The national symbols of Scotland are the objects, images, or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative, or otherwise characteristic of the country of Scotland or Scottish culture.

As a rule, these national symbols are cultural icons that have emerged from Scottish folklore and tradition, meaning few have any official status. However, most if not all maintain recognition at a national or international level, and some, such as the Royal Arms of Scotland, have been codified in heraldry, and are established, official, and recognised symbols of Scotland.

Flags

See main article: List of Scottish flags.

Heraldry

See main article: Scottish heraldry.

Music

See main article: Music of Scotland.

Anthems

See main article: National Anthem of Scotland.

• Flower of Scotland is popularly held to be the national anthem, and is played at events such as football and rugby matches involving the Scotland national teams, and as of 2010 is used for the Scottish team at the Commonwealth Games.
• Scotland the Brave
• Scots Wha Hae
• A Man's A Man for A' That^[41]
• Freedom Come-All-Ye^[42]

Cultural

See main article: Culture of Scotland.

Food and drink

See main article: Scottish cuisine.

People

See also: Scottish folklore.

See also the 16 people in the Hall of Heroes at the Wallace Monument in Stirling. For a nineteenth century list of over 600 people see the Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen.

See also

• Tartan
• List of tartans

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• Book: Jamieson, Andrew Stewart. 1998. Coats of Arms. Pitkin. 978-0-85372-870-2. registration.

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