Constituent symbols of Scotland (UK)

Not to be confused with British nationalism.

Main articles: Scottish nationalism, Scottish national identity, Scottish Independence, and Scottish republicanism

Scotland (dark blue) within the United Kingdom (light blue) along with Republic of Ireland and Isle of Man.

The National symbols of Scotland are things which are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Scotland or Scottish culture. They consist of symbols to represent Scottish and Celtic traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. Scottish people have several official national symbols including a historic document, a flag, an emblem, an anthem, memorial towers as well as several national heroes. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

British Scottish symbols

“What may be done at any time will be done at no time.”

	Symbol	Image
Coat of arms	Constituent coat of arms of Scotland (UK)	Coat of Arms of Scotland
Flags	Constituent flag of Scotland (UK)	State Flag of Scotland
Symbols	Constituent symbol of Scotland (UK) Scottish cultural icons	State Icon of Scotland
National language	Constituent language of Scotland (UK) Scottish Gaelic script	State Language of Scotland
Flowers	Constituent flower of Scotland (UK) Campanula rotundifolia Floral emblem of Scotland Carduus nutans Scottish floral emblem Calluna vulgaris	State Flower of Scotland An Old Scottish Thistle A 'Pride of Scotland'
Tree	Constituent tree of Scotland (UK) Pinus sylvestris	State Tree of Scotland
Bird	Constituent bird of Scotland (UK) Aquila chrysaetos chrysaetos	State Bird of Scotland
Animal	Constituent animal of Scotland (UK) Cervus elaphus scoticus	State Animal of Scotland
Mythical	Constituent mythical animal of Scotland (UK) Equus unicornis scoticus/Monodon monoceros	State Animal of Scotland Mythical Animal of Scotland
Horse	Constituent horse of Scotland (UK) Equus ferus caballus	State Horse of Scotland
Cattle	Constituent cattle of Scotland (UK) Bò Ghàidhealach	State Cattle of Scotland
Dog	Constituent dog of Scotland (UK) Abhag Albannach	State Dog of Scotland
Pig	Constituent hog of Scotland (UK) Sus domesticus scotticus	State Hog of Scotland
Dish	Constituent dish of Scotland (UK) Taigeis	State Dish of Scotland
Dresses	Constituent dress of Scotland (UK) Scots hielan dress	State Costume of Scotland State Dress of Scotland
Instrument	Constituent instrument of Scotland (UK) Great Highlands Bagpipe	State Instrument of Scotland
Dance	Constituent dance of Scotland (UK) Dannsa Gàidhealach	State Dance of Scotland
Tartan	Constituent tartan of Scotland (UK) Scottish Tartan	State Tartan of Scotland
Sports	Constituent sport of Scotland (UK) Camanachd, Iomain National sport of Scotland	State Sport of Scotland

Related pages

• National symbols of the United Kingdom (Main)
• Devolution in the United Kingdom
• Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP)
• Unionism in Scotland

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