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Centuries ago, an Anglo-Saxon army sneaked up upon a Scottish castle when everyone was asleep. Noticing that the moat was empty, they took their shoes off for silence and started to walk across the empty moat. Unfortunately for them, and fortunately for the Scots defending the castle, the moat had been empty long enough for huge beds of thistles to grow in it. These stung the bare feet of the invading Anglo-Saxons causing them to holler out in pain and awaken the formerly sleeping Scots. The defenders of the castle promptly massacred the invading army after that :)
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What is Scotlands flower?
The national flower of Scotland is the Thistle, usually Genus Onopordum.The thistle is the emblem of Scotland, the bluebell is the flower of Scotland.
Who is the man who sings 'O' Flower of Scotland' at Scotland FA games?
the thistle is the flower of scotland.
What is Great Britain's countries symblos?
The symbol of England is the rose, Scotland the thistle and Wales the leek or daffodil.
When was Partick Thistle F.C. created?
Partick Thistle F.C. was created in 1876.
When was Strathspey Thistle F.C. created?
Strathspey Thistle F.C. was created in 1993.
How did the thistle become Scotland's plant?
The thistle became Scotland's national plant after an invading Norse army was thwarted when one of the soldiers stepped on a thistle, alerting the Scots to the attack. This incident led to the thistle being adopted as a symbol of Scotland's resilience and unity.
Is the thistle the emblem for Scotland?
The thistle became National Emblem of Scotland in 1263 during the battle of Lags. During the battle the Norwegian Army tried to attack in darkness, but one their soldier stepped on a Thistle and screamed, thus alerting Scottish Clansmen, who were able to retreat the attackers.
Is the rose the national symbol of Scotland?
No. The thistle is the symbol for Scotland.
When was The Thistle o' Scotland - song - created?
The Thistle o' Scotland - song - was created in 1902.
What is Scotlands flower?
The national flower of Scotland is the Thistle, usually Genus Onopordum.The thistle is the emblem of Scotland, the bluebell is the flower of Scotland.
Whose national emblem is the thistle?
The thistle is a national emblem of Scotland.
What plant repesents the UK?
There is no single plant that represents the UK. England has the rose, Scotland the thistle, Wales the leek and daffodil and Northern Ireland has the shamrock.
Are thistless Irish?
Thistles do grow in Ireland, but the thistle is most generally associated with Scotland. The plant associated with Ireland is the shamrock.
What is the national elmblem of Scotland?
The national flower of Scotland is a thistle.
Is Ireland's national flower the thistle?
No. The thistle is the symbol for Scotland. Ireland's is the shamrock.
Country symbol for Scotland is?
A thistle
The country symbol for scotland is?
A thistle
