“Flower of Scotland” is a Scottish song (originally composed on the Northumbrian smallpipes) written by Roy Williamson of the folk group "The Corries", and presented in 1967. It has supplanted “Scotland the Brave” as national anthem. |
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This patriotic song celebrating both the beautiful scenery of Scotland and the victory
of Scottish patriots, "the Flower" (i.e. the bravest) against the English invaders.
Led by Robert the Bruce, the Scots defeated the "proud" Edward II of England’s army
at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 and won nearly four centuries of independence.
The second verse says he hopes to see Scotland become an independent nation.
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The song was adopted as the pre-game anthem during the 1990 Five Nations championship which culminated in the deciding match between Scotland and England, which Scotland won 13-7 to win the Grand Slam. It was definitely adopted as National Anthem by the Scottish rugby board in 1993.
![]() O Flower of Scotland, When will we see Your like again, That fought and died for, Your wee bit Hill and Glen, And stood against him, Proud Edward’s Army, And sent him homeward, Tae think again.
The Hills are bare now,
Those days are past now,
O Flower of Scotland,
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![]() Ô Fleur d’Ecosse Quand reverrons-nous Les hommes dignes Ceux qui se sont battus et sont morts pour Tes minuscules collines et vallées Et se sont dressés contre lui Le fier Edouard et son armée Et l’ont renvoyé chez lui Pour qu’il y réfléchisse à deux fois.
Les collines sont désertes à présent
Désormais, ces temps sont du passé
Ô Fleur d’Ecosse
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The Corries
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National anthem
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An Anthem for Scotland
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