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National symbols of Scotland

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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.

As one of the oldest countries in Europe, Scotland and its associated symbols are considered to be amongst the oldest symbols still in use across the European continent. The national flag, the Saltire, is first recorded with the illustration of a heraldic flag in Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount's Register of Scottish Arms, . It is considered to be the oldest flag in Europe. Additionally, Scotland is the fifth oldest country in the world, and its monarchy is amongst the oldest internationally, and the oldest recorded monarchy in Europe.

Flags

Main article: List of Scottish flags

[[File:Royal Banner of Scotland.svg100px]]The Royal Banner of Scotland, a banner showing the Royal Arms of Scotland, is also frequently to be seen, particularly at sporting events involving a Scottish team. Often called the Lion Rampant (after its chief heraldic device), the banner is property of the monarch and use without authority can constitute a criminal offence. Its use by the First Minister of Scotland is granted by the monarch.

Heraldry

Main article: Scottish heraldry

[[File:Great Seal of Scotland.jpg100px]]The Great Seal of Scotland is the seal used by the first minister of Scotland to seal letters patent signed by the monarch giving royal assent to bills passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Anthems

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
  • Freedom Come-All-Ye

Mottos

  • Nemo me impune lacessit – () is the national motto of Scotland. It also served as the national motto of the historic Kingdom of Scotland prior to the Treaty of Union 1707.
  • In my defens God me defend – the motto of both the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland and royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom used in Scotland. Contemporary versions of the royal arms show an abbreviated motto, in the form of in defens or, where English is used as an alternative, in defence. The motto appears above the crest of the arms, in the tradition of Scottish heraldry.

Music

Main article: Music of Scotland

[[File:Fanclub1965Lulu-cropped.jpg100px]]Lulu is highly regarded due to her "powerful singing voice", Lulu began her career in the UK but soon became known internationally. She had major chart hits with "To Sir with Love" from the 1967 film of the same name, which topped the *Billboard* Hot 100, and with the title song to the 1974 James Bond film *The Man with the Golden Gun*. In European countries, she is also widely known for the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 winning entry "Boom Bang-a-Bang", and for her 1964 hit "Shout", which she performed at the [closing ceremony](2014-commonwealth-games-closing-ceremony) of the [2014 Commonwealth Games](2014-commonwealth-games) in Glasgow.

Entertainment

[[File:Elaine C. Smith.jpg100px]]Elaine C. Smith rose to prominence from appearing in the BBC Scotland sitcoms *City Lights* (1984–1991) and *Rab C. Nesbitt* (1988–2014). Smith has played the role of Christine O'Neil in the BBC Scotland sitcom *Two Doors Down* (2013–present). Smith co-wrote with Alan Mchugh, as well as starring in *I Dreamed a Dream*, a stage production about the life and rise to fame of Scottish singer Susan Boyle in 2012.

Cultural

Main article: Culture of Scotland

[[File:Three tartans.jpg100px]]Tartan is a specific woven textile pattern that often signifies a particular Scottish clan, as featured on a kilt.

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Flora and fauna

[[File:Skuleskogen pine.jpg100px]]The Scots Pine is the national tree of Scotland.

Food and drink

Main article: Scottish cuisine

[[File:Bowmore whisky 12 years.JPG133x133px]]Whisky is the quintessential drink of Scotland.

People

[[File:Donald Dewar First Minister.jpg150x150px]]Donald Dewar, the first First Minister of Scotland (1999–2000) and often regarded as "Father of the Nation". Following Labour's landslide victory in [1997](1997-united-kingdom-general-election), he was appointed Secretary of State for Scotland by Prime Minister Tony Blair. As the Scottish secretary, he was an advocate of Scottish devolution, and campaigned for a Scottish Parliament in the [1997 Scottish devolution referendum](1997-scottish-devolution-referendum). Following a successful campaign, Dewar worked on creating the Scotland Act 1998.

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.

Miscellaneous

[[File:Tourists posing at the National Monument of Scotland.jpg125x125px]]The National Monument of Scotland, Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting in the Napoleonic Wars.It was intended, according to the inscription, to be "A Memorial of the Past and Incentive to the Future Heroism of the Men of Scotland"

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