The national symbol of Scotland could be considered emblem and flag (the trappings of power), bagpipes (musical instrument), Unicorn (animal painted on the coat of arms), the tartan (fabric from which sew kilts), thistle (found on banknotes) andthe real character of Scottish history - the Apostle Andrew.
Consequently, all of these characters can be attributed to very real things.But the fact that many citizens of Scotland created around these imaginary objects features - they cooked the rest and come up with different stories, it does not change the history of their origin.
Scotland symbol - a thistle
this thorny weed endowed with quasi-official power symbol in this country.If you believe the stories, it is a thistle in 990 saved the army of King Kenneth II from certain death.The Scots were fast asleep and did not expect an attack during the night.Dana wanted to kill all but one of the soldiers came bare foot on the prickly weeds and woke her screaming the whole camp.Scottish army quickly woke up, as a result of the army of the enemy was defeated.Weed, this turned out to be a thistle, and the Scots have decided that it is to him that they owed their victory, but not the courage and strength of the warriors.
Thistle - a symbol of Scotland - is depicted on many coins, emblems and coats of arms, are sold in souvenir shops and growing in the fields.For the first time chaparral used as an emblem in 1470.And in 1687 there was even created the Order of the Thistle, which includes members of the royal family.Members of the Order wear chains of gold.Links of decorations consist of a thistle.Their motto: "No I was not angry with impunity."
symbol of Scotland - flag
the following attributes of this country is the flag of St. Andrew.We know it as a symbol of the Navy of Russia.Only the flag of Scotland blue background, and the cross - white and our maritime flag colors are located opposite.There is in this northern country and informal attributes of power - reflected on a yellow background Red Lion.It is often used as a second national symbol of Scotland, although it is not approved by the law of Britain.
Scotland symbol - the emblem
Before England and Scotland united coat looked quite different.Some elements have disappeared over time, and now only the lion is reminiscent of the old Scottish independence.
symbol of Scotland - whiskey and tartan
Scotch Whisky - a special cult.This drink is sold almost everywhere.You can also see the production process, taste the different varieties and so on.
Now tartan.This is a special pattern on fabric and a type of woven wool, which is used for sewing of national clothes: kilts, scarves and more.Now the first thing that is associated with Scotland - this cell tartan.And there were times when the British in an effort to destroy all symbols of Scottish life banned tartan.
«Nemo me impune lacessit» - «No one provokes me with impunity."This motto is not just a Scottish thistle anthem, and he says of suspicion and resentment.It is possible that the Scots their bagpipes and kilts are defended by the British, who have always wanted to break them.And all of these attributes cause - the same thorns as the plant of the Asteraceae family.
