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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...
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    Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland National symbols of Northern Ireland National symbols of Scotland National symbols of Wales National emblem –...
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    The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, also known as the Royal Banner of Scotland, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, and historically...
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    notably "Flower of Scotland" and "Scotland the Brave". The Scottish Government has not formally adopted an official national anthem of Scotland, and said in...
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    flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: bratach na h-Alba; Scots: Banner o Scotland, also known as St Andrew's Cross or the Saltire) is the national flag of Scotland...
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    sporting events as the unofficial National anthem of Scotland. The song was composed in the mid-1960s by Roy Williamson of the folk group the Corries. It...
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    bequeathed to Scotland by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, in 1939. In the earliest known depiction of a Scottish king wearing his symbols of sovereignty...
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  • The national symbols of England are things which are emblematic, representative, or otherwise characteristic of England or English culture. Some are established...
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    is also flown from the Scottish royal residences when the monarch is not present. As the arms are a national symbol of Scotland they are often used to...
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    Over the course of centuries, a multitude of national symbols and material items have arisen as uniquely Canadian or possessing uniquely Canadian characteristics...
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    "Scotland the Brave" (Scottish Gaelic: Alba an Àigh) is a Scottish patriotic song, one of three often considered an unofficial Scottish national anthem...
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    The Crown of Scotland (Scots: Croun o Scotland, Scottish Gaelic: Crùn na h-Alba) is the centrepiece of the Honours of Scotland. It is the crown that was...
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    Unicorn (category National symbols of Scotland)
    the unicorn is best known as a symbol of Scotland: the unicorn was believed to be the natural enemy of the lion – a symbol that the English royals had adopted...
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    Symbols of Ireland are marks, images, or objects that represent Ireland. Because Ireland was not partitioned until 1922, many of the symbols of Ireland...
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    Thistle (category National symbols of Scotland)
    Archive. "Flowers of Scotland: Thistle". Twocrows.co.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2013. "Why is the THISTLE a Scottish national symbol?". Ormiston.com. Retrieved...
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    has a single official national anthem, "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (Land of my Fathers) while Scotland uses unofficial anthems ("Scotland the Brave" was traditionally...
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    Nemo me impune lacessit (category National symbols of Scotland)
    impunity') 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. The...
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    The Great Seal of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Seala Mòr na h-Alba) is a principal national symbol of Scotland that allows the monarch to authorise official...
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    In my defens God me defend (category National symbols of Scotland)
    defend (Scottish Gaelic: Ann an Dia mo dhìon dìon mi) is the motto of both the royal coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland and royal coat of arms of the...
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    OCLC 122309479. Eberhard, Wolfram (1986). A Dictionary of Chinese Symbols: Hidden Symbols in Chinese Life and Thought. Psychology Press. ISBN 0-415-00228-1...
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    Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's...
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    Mythology of Scotland National symbols of Scotland Coat of arms of Scotland Flag of Scotland National anthem of Scotland Prostitution in Scotland Public...
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  • national symbols can often be found in national anthems or flags. This has led to controversy in some secular states in regard to the separation of church...
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    bagpipe (Scottish Gaelic: a' phìob mhòr pronounced [a ˈfiəp ˈvoːɾ] lit. 'the great pipe') is a type of bagpipe native to Scotland, and the Scottish analogue...
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    Police Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Poileas Alba), officially the Police Service of Scotland (Seirbheis Phoilis na h-Alba), is the national police force of Scotland...
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    The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland is a museum of Scottish history and culture. It was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum...
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    type of monumental stele, generally carved or incised with symbols or designs. A few have ogham inscriptions. Located in Scotland, mostly north of the...
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  • interlocking male symbols (⚣) a gay male or the gay male community. These symbols first appeared in the 1970s. The combined male-female symbol (⚦) is used to...
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  • symbolism is the use of certain images and symbols which are designed to represent aspects of fascism. These include national symbols of historical importance...
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    Scotland's official national day. It has been a national holiday in Romania since 2015. He is the patron saint of Cyprus, Scotland, Greece (City of Patras)...
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