American Reacts to Flower of Scotland| Singalong at Home!

American Reacts to Flower of Scotland| Singalong at Home!
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[@alba7519]

If you ain't born, bread, and believe in Scotland, you will never understand the fire this burns in your heart. Saor Alba Gu brath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jinty92]

The fact that it was Scotland versus England was significant in the patriotic atmosphere as the lyrics are about Scotland defeating England at the battle of Bannockburn and sending King Edward homeward tae think again. This battle was featured in Braveheart. As a proud Scot, this rendition gave me chills.

[@helenllama]

Bannockburn was Robert the Bruce. Braveheart was William Wallace at Stirling Bridge.

[@mikem10481]

I remember seeing a video where Scotland were playing Germany in Dortmund I believe. The entire German crowd stayed quiet while the Scots sang. When they finished, the Germans gave them a huge round of applause. You should here the Welsh national anthem next. That's spine shivering.

[@philjones45]

The very best, it's cool because only us can understand it.

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@philjones45 You do get lyrics on the screen you know! Gives away all your secrets. 😀

[@margaretnicol3423]

You shouldn't play Welsh songs. Welsh people can't sing. OK! OK! I'm lying through my teeth. Oh boy can the Welsh sing!

[@philjones45]

@@margaretnicol3423 the translation is ALWAYS wrong!

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@philjones45 It's the same with all translations. They're never quite right but they give the gist of what the song's about.

[@msboomerizzle303]

It doesn't matter how many times I hear that song, I get goosebumps every time and my heart fills with pride.

[@hl6876]

Thanks for showing my national anthem, much love from Scotland xx

[@allanwalsh4199]

I’m glad you liked it Alan,I used to play the tenor drum in my local pipe band,every time I hear the pipes it reaches right down into my soul and makes me cry like a baby 😆👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart]

I’m English and I appreciate that the Scottish still see us as the old enemy it shows the importance of their sacrifices At bannock burn for Scottish independence, meanwhile I’m here scratching my head wondering why out of our best hymns like rule Britannia, land of hope and glory and Jerusalem we end up using god save the king as our national anthem…I mean it just doesn’t stir the heart as the other three songs do

[@chrislyne377]

I Vow To Thee My Country can honestly make me cry with emotion

[@ThatDamnPandaKai]

Honestly, England should use God Save the King as a Royal Anthem and use another as their national anthem like the other commonwealth Realm countries.

[@tarascotland408]

It’s not even an English national anthem. It’s the GB national anthem.

[@garymcatear822]

England shouldn't even be allowed to use God save the King because it is the British national anthem.

[@hl6876]

@@garymcatear822 Totally agree, so many people from Wales and Scotland do not respect it because of that

[@margodoyle3557]

Bagpipes always reduce me to tears and give me goosebumps. I have no idea why. Love this song. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@grahamtait8031]

I'm Scottish and this triggers something deep in us. We're a proud nation and passionate people, but have no fear - be nice and we are the warmest people you'll ever meet.

[@Hill_Alex]

As a regular at Murray field for the last 6 years, this without doubt always causes goosebumps.

[@martinmillar7137]

Probably the only anthem in the world that has an unofficial side anthem engrained into the main anthem.. hard to hear it but it's there

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

When they say we fought agenst him, people shout AGENST WHO, then Edwards army they then shout BASTARD. Yep even in our anthum we curse, its in our DNA.

[@thescottishguy6025]

I'm tearing up here. Flower of Scotland always hits my feelings

[@richardbremner1284]

I don't stand here as a Scottish man understanding the song in full because my learning about Scottish history n school was very poor, but like an American saluting an American flag am proud of my wee nation called Scotland and love flower of Scotland.

[@tarascotland408]

When I was little I use to think the poor English kept being sent their ‘homework’ to think through again! 😂

[@sandrapaterson8678]

😂😂

[@JackHaas101]

I love this comment. 😂

[@euan1234]

The anthem was originally a folk song written and performed by The Corries (who are awesome also!). Have a search for "Corries - Flower of Scotland (1975)" to see how it was originally performed.

[@DMCDObidon]

I live between the airport and Murrayfield Stadium so I get to see the fly over on match days :) Been in that crowd a few times.

[@andrewheaton7447]

scotland and wales anthems are amazing

[@scottmcpherson1330]

As someone from scotland the song means alot to us and i thank u from the bottom of my jeart for listening to our song

[@martinmillar7137]

Don't say this lightly or as a scot with bias.. probably theeee most important cultural anthem in the entire world..its so introspective while being almost a war cry.... Its a special anthem... Its the introspective part that makes ot so special.. no one should ever be less than.... ❤

[@alandonley8030]

The Welsh Anthem is always a good one to listen to

[@alfiekelly5914]

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadua Is my favourite anthem. From a Scotsman. With Welsh family. Gwlad. Cymru am byth.

[@JedenTagPizza]

ALWAYS!

[@MrVidification]

at matches you might also hear Loch Lomond, Scotland the Brave, Caledonia, Donald Where's Yer Troosers, Dark Island, 500 Miles, Tartan Army,and the traditional Yes Sir I Can Boogie

[@georgewgunn9503]

Thank you sir I felt my heart fill with pride , not just for my country but for all humanity.

[@scottyb4046]

When I hear The Flower Of Scotland it just hits me in the feels.

[@lynnejamieson2063]

As no-one else seems to have mentioned it, I’ll point out that there is a verse missing from this rendition. It’s the second verse and it goes: The hills are bare now And autumn leaves Lie thick and still O’er land that is lost now Which those so dearly held That stood against him Proud Edwards army And sent them homeward Tae think again.

[@davidmalone4580]

Alba Gu bragh

[@chalkyboab]

@@davidmalone4580 You then repeat verse 1 after verse 3, lol. The games wouldn't get started if we sang the full version, lol. " 2 verses is just right when in the crowd belting your heart out

[@nzmoggy3898]

Flower of Scotland was recorded and released the group "The Corries" (Roy Williamson and Ronnie Browne) in 1969 and was written by Roy Williamson.

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

Without a doubt, the best national anthem the world has to offer

[@eldoofthe3rd]

Being half Scottish and half English ill always stand proud when this anthem plays... Forever Scotland

[@Mark-Haddow]

You're not half Scottish. You're of Scots descent..

[@eldoofthe3rd]

​@@Mark-Haddow Mom from paisley dad from Coventry

[@Mark-Haddow]

@@eldoofthe3rd And? That makes your mum Scottish and your dad English. You are not half anything, that's a nonsense, American concept . D.N.A. doesn't make you a citizen, it merely points to your family heritage/ancestry, which you claim has both Scots and English relevance.

[@grizzlysteele3199]

Standing up at murrayfield and singing flower of Scotland is just an amazing moment Always gives me goosebumps and makes you proud ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alansmithee8831]

Hello Alan. They are very passionate up north of the border. As David Bowie said in a message to the Brit awards, they are loved for who they are. Many elsewhere in UK trace their ancestors from there, a bit like your country.

[@hammylg]

I love going to Murryfield for the Rugby that atmosphere is amazing when the anthem comes on. So loud and proud.

[@missxsoph1]

That makes me so proud to be a Scot,spine tingling

[@martinmillar7137]

Its the acapella.. even as a scot i understand yhe power there... Ps.. kust as an aside this anthem is available as a full track.. no accapella and honestly its even more beautiful

[@shanecopley5080]

I’m proud to be English , proud of my country but I know where my family comes from and Scotland is a big part of that, this nation anthem is massive for me and passionate whenever it’s played

[@GS-dc4dt]

Somewhere in video land you can see Princess Anne singing this at a rugby game.

[@DavidSmith-cx8dg]

National anthems are mainly played and at International sporting events . It's an opportunity for all the Nations that make up the Uk. to show their pride in their own Country and they are sung enthusiastically . It makes the occasions special .

[@edwardvickers5506]

But the English are stuck with the boring God save the king as an anthem.

[@user-hu6lr3vr7g]

England don't have a national Anthem, they use the anthem of the Commonwealth 😂😂😂 it's lame.

[@martinmillar7137]

Theres a reason we always get good comments on our anthem.... Especially from commonwealth countries .its because we are technically in a soft fight for independence....

[@koalas247]

There's a lot of call and response in our national anthem - such as 'fought against him'.. 'Against who?' Or 'bastards!!' after the line 'stood against him'

[@shuggyfastastic9124]

This is a decent version of the national anthem being sung, but may I suggest, watching the video of it being sung in Scotland v England 150th testimonial football (soccer) match, spine tingling stuff

[@imnosuperman9935]

Flower of scotland @ Hampden park vs germany with the Red hot chilli pipers is brilliant as the football fans sing with a bit more intensity than the rugby fans. Another great one is when Ronnie Brown sang it v Italy, they played the braveheart speech before it and the atmosphere was different class, the italians looked scared 😅 New background is 🔥🔥

[@mariaefelices6543]

Land of my fathers welsh anthem ,goosebumps all the way eb do listen. Ms cdf wales

[@robbiethepict2783]

All of us. Heart and soul.

[@click8708]

Always love a good old sing with the people

[@TheMetal441]

That's from Murrayfield and I am pretty sure I was there for that game

[@darrenpurves6150]

Great wee video. Check out Glasgow Rangers v Hibernian in cup final from 2016 I think it was. Hibs won and the fans sang a Proclaimer song Sunshine On Leith. Gives ya goosebumps. Daz fi Scotland

[@fitz2147]

Aye Tingles the back O my neck . 🫂

[@margaretnicol3423]

A great one is the Welsh ''Yma o Hyd'' by Dafydd Iwan. If you get the video with the lyrics it's great to sing along to. Even I can sing the chorus and I'm not Welsh!

[@TheRosco93]

as a scotsman i love watching people react to this, but sadly it isn't actually our national anthem we don't have an official anthem we aren't allowed one, so flower of Scotland and Scotland the brave have become the unofficial anthems that we perform at events because no one tells us scots what we can and cannot sing.

[@acesfn7316]

It may not be an official Anthem but I will always regard it as one. Will sing it with pride every time

[@hl6876]

Try the French national anthem the Marseillaise - wow it is passionate and the words come from their Revolution. Try rugby match against the English, enjoy!!

[@moirabaker458]

Have a listen to our famous Singer/Songwriter Dougie McLean's Caledonia. He also wrote The Gael which I understand the American Marines listen to before go off into action...

[@MrMann0123]

Oddly we think of.the Americans as flag shaggers knocking out the star spangled banner at the drop of the hat. We use the anthems for international matches only, maybe some finals.

[@doug-Hakura]

Thank you.

[@papamurrth1]

As English, I'm sure Scots and Welsh and Irish won't give a shit, but I've always envied them their national anthems. I feel more British then English, but take pride in the culture, history, attitudes, beauty of the Celtic nations. I'm sorry we've been such bastards.

[@saorsa5]

Bollocks no such country as Britain .yer English that's it .

[@chrislyne377]

As an Englishman I can perfectly see how much this song means to my brothers to the north and it's an incredibly stiring song. That said, I lament that its patriotism is based on an anti-English and anti-Union sentiment (celebrating the 1314 victory over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn and calling for Scotland to rise again against England) and so I prefer Scotland the Brave. But hey, my opinion doesn't matter to the Scots but just thought I'd give a thought from south of the border

[@joyceharkin3641]

It's a pity your own anthem GSTK has a verse about crushing the Scots (I'll grant you it's verse 6 and nobody get that far) "Lord grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush, God Save the King." Referencing the same historical period.

[@allanmorrison7651]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@hazelcoggane6419]

We love our country we are still under the boot and we need to be free our country was decemated by king Edward of England and all English nobility

[@grahamsangster1042]

A lang lang time ago,midwinter eh think,eh remember snow,when in flew an angel an telt him so,you wach yersel tanight fir love may grow,Unknown to the lad but known to all,tanight wis the night his heart would fall...it goes on for abit but i wrote a poem for ma buds wedding,his wife Sarah told me he cried at the end when he was reading it in his house haha i didn't want it at the wedding because my brother was best man so it was just for them 😊

[@themoderntemplar1567]

As a proud Scot myself Flower of Scotland sends titles down my spine every time I hear it. Even though I now live in another part of the UK where two of my three kids were born and all three were raised, they all know Closer of Scotland of by heart. Other than my obvious biased favourite anthem from UK countries I'd suggest you take a look at Wales. Ps. Sad to hear that "Old glory" no longer commands as much respect as it used to. That's rough man, college kids getting their brainwashing from bitter leftist faculties are playing a part.🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@user-kp3vp4xg4c]

Scotland the brave is our national anthem onward the braw

[@Johnboy1690....]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@stevehartley7504]

We can sing the others during the game, and their all ours!!!! I'm English and I will always support our united brethren in their matches against other nations

[@haveanopinion]

America will never know history like this

[@moirabaker458]

A lot of them have Scottish blood running through their veins though

[@haveanopinion]

​@@moirabaker458 Are they American or Scottish

[@Pi_r8]

We like a wee sing-song over here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Check 50k crowd singing at Hampden Park🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Gerry Cinnamon - Canter🎶

[@andrewmason7207]

cheers fe scotland , aw ra best to ye

[@Krisburturion]

Maybe the difference in reverence towards anthems has something to do with their place in the different societies. In the US I gather that the national anthem is used everywhere and might lose it's impact a bit. Here in Scotland (and the UK as a whole) the various anthems arent really used as much and their main use is at sporting events like this, it's rarer and one of the few places where people feel comfortable belting out the song like this.

[@sandrapaterson8678]

❤

[@TheRosco93]

if you listen at certain points you'll hear the crowed sing when there are no words that is the unofficial lyrics, first one is just after stood against them and we sing against who, then the second one is after king Edwards army we sing bastards

[@martinmillar7137]

There's a clear message here... A wee bit hill and glen is worth dying over because it's oor wee bit of hill and glen... Could be argued it wasn't worth it...and yes.. probably not but it was ours...

[@brushe8025]

You should have a look at Tennessee Brando I have a feeling that you would appreciate him

[@northscot9862]

Superb sir. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH🔥🔥

[@Stannington]

It's about kicking the English out of Scotland. The English talk about crushing "rebellious Scots" which has now been removed from the national Anthem.

[@martinmillar7137]

The only anthem in the entire world that still means something.. how is the seyshells brit free but not scotland 😂 fight the good fight... Saor alba ❤

[@jeromemeyvis]

The corries

[@johnnyjumpup859]

I think Ireland's call is the best one

[@margaretnicol3423]

Nice but I prefer Scotland The Brave or Scots Wha Hae. Slightly more bloodthirsty! 😀

[@corringhamdepot4434]

Ironically, the Scottish Regiments were a huge part of the British Army during the wars of the British Empire. When Scots joined the army for economic reasons. Today about about a fifth of the Scots live and work in England.

[@Mark-Haddow]

How is this ironic. England and Scotland gave up their individual sovereign rights in 1707. However, unlike England, Scotland's population didn't agree to it. Which isn't a surprise, seeing at that time (the early 18th century) France & Scotland were threatening to invade England once and for all. England's politicians bribed Scotland's political representatives into what is now a hostage situation where Scots are denied their democratic right to choose their own political path.

[@SuperPoodleboy]

Are you aware of the unofficial lines that weren't subtitled in that clip? After "and stood against them" there is clearly a two word bark from the crowd that isn't technically in the song (but almost always is in the song) and after "Proud Edward's army" there's also a two syllable word but not shouted by quite as many of the crowd.

[@tracymuckle8512]

@SuperPoodleboy Its "guess who" so we sing "and stood against him GUESS WHO proud Edwards army and sent him homeward tae think aagin"

[@SuperPoodleboy]

@@tracymuckle8512 I think you might have misheard. As far as I know the unofficial line is " 'gainst who?" a contraction of "against who?" and the next bit is usually a derogatory term aimed at the "proud army" who fought (and lost) under Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

[@michaelkennedy8573]

And stood against him *(against who?)* Proud Edwards Army *(BASTARD!)*

[@tracymuckle8512]

@@SuperPoodleboy The reason I'm so certain is that I am Scottish so its a song I've sang more often than I can remember

[@adriantraynor278]

|Umm...the ones that were taking it all in where the prodos#

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Scotland history Tours visiting the Carolinas.?....nice kne sir...my Scottish cousins would like this ,maybe an Irish ,Welsh or English one next.or a Kiwi Haka..? cheers...😊😊😊😊...E....

[@alansmithee8831]

A'reyt Eamonn. Have you seen Bruce's birthday trip next year? Looks amazing. You have to hand it to the Scots. My county has as many folk as their country, but they make up for numbers with passion. I always think England should use "Land of Hope and Glory" and the United Kingdom use the alternative.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

​@@alansmithee8831hello, sir, how goes it in the Danelaw..? ..was over the high peak visiting Sheffield not long ago...I hope you are keeping well...cheers...E...😊😊😊

[@richard-ij2fm]

That's crazy. I thought Americans were very patriotic

[@midgetspinner1086]

Good but I think the Welsh tops it

[@beardedsloth7805]

As a Scot the national anthem at Hampden for football is better

[@adrianhughes8143]

The problem my friend is that your National anthem is played in every game weather in your American Football, Baseball, Basketball or anything on a daily basis, where we in the UK play our National Anthem's at major sporting events like in Football we in England play our National anthem in the League Cup Final, FA Cup Final or in an England Football Match weather home at Wembley Stadium, or away in another country, same goes for both Rugby Union and Rugby League. The only other times is in the presence of a member of the Royal Family at a ceremony or on Remembrance day at the Cenotaph in London. Our National Anthem is Rarely played that is why we sing our National anthem together with love, respect, with devotion and sing it very loudly together as one. You play your National Anthem too many times and far too often that is why some Americans don't sing it like we sing our National Anthem or the Scottish sing there's or the Welsh infact all countries in Europe sing theirs like us and infact the rest of the World. The American National anthem is the most well known one as everyone in the world has heard it more times than any American has heard anyother National anthem of any country in the world. With all due respect the American National Anthem becomes very boring and I suppose that is why many Americans who love there country and rightfully so, but have just become bored of it and just don't sing it. I love our National Anthem but I would love to see I VOW TO THEE become our New National Anthem. 💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@Andrew-hn3jp]

As a Scottish man, born and bred, i was embarrassed that independence didn’t happen. I love the UK, even England but i think we should be our own county. I'm over it now though. I just disregard all polics now and i feel the better for it.

[@Rebornagain101]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 you sir is a embarrassment to Scotland and you are the kind of people who make us Scottish people a laughing stock am embarrassed to even say am Scottish because of the likes of this first of Scotland can go independent we have no money for a start

[@saorsa5]

100% scotland needs out the so called union of unequal. Alba shaor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@cloneoffred]

@@saorsa5Why,we are all the same people,descended from the same people,we just speak differently ,I say keep the union

[@Bayard1503]

I don't get why Americans play the anthem before every game, IMO it devalues it. It's supposed to be special. Here in Europe it's played only before events between countries, maybe just maybe before super bowl type events, the finals of a season. It's also like single teams shouldn't feel they represent the country just like that...

[@user-ee7fi7pv5t]

Flower Of Scotland, Listen To The Words, Protestants Should'nt Associate With It As They Are Monarchists And Pledge Fealty To An English Monarch. 😊

[@JamieAubrey]

I'm Scottish and if you asked me to sing this all I could do is the first 3 lines, anything after that I'd be mumbling lol

[@connier6970]

I'm Scottish and the only lyrics I've ever know from flower of Scotland was "Oh flower of Scotland, when will we see" lol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@philjones45]

Now THAT'S politics.

[@martinmillar7137]

Best anthem ever.. not cause it's anti english...it isn't..its pro sovereignty

[@Eastlomond]

I live in Scotland and I think this song is a dirge and I much preferred when it was Scotland the Brave. The Welsh anthem is by far the best of the four UK nations.

[@kevvyd2128]

Believe me,that wasn't in the same league as Celtic fans singing "you'll never walk alone"

[@nickskidmore6011]

They sent him homeward to think again - he did, then he came back and kicked their arses😂

[@Mark-Haddow]

No, he didn't. He died trying, and his son died because he failed to achieve what his father couldn't. The Scots had aligned with France, so Scotland winning both wars of Independence didn't end Scotland's unbeaten record over England, it continued into France & Scotland's victory over England in the 100 Year's War. Finally culminating in Scotland taking total ownership of England in 1603. Which was briefly ended when all of the British Isles became a Republic, thanks to the dictatorship of Oliver Cromwell. Which ironically was reversed by the English, when they put a Scot back as head of state. With his granddaughter creating the UK in 1707. Which only happened because the English feared Scotland and France once more waging war on England. Or did you think England gave up its sovereignty for a laugh?

[@davidsmith8279]

I'm Scottish. I've sang Rule Britannia and God Save The Queen/King far more than Flower Of Scotland. Not all of us want independence, the majority of us want to remain in the UK. Hence a resounding NO in 2014.

[@moraysimpson2710]

As a proud Scotsman, I wish we had a new national anthem that was forward thinking, rather than harking back to a battle in 1314. I expect to be shot down in flames for saying this!

[@JohnDuffy-bq8wg]

I'm English, but I still think flower of Scotland is a great sounding national anthem

[@Mark-Haddow]

Proud, lol. I guarantee you voted against being a Scot. FOS was picked because the majority preferred an anthem that spoke for Scots.

[@haveanopinion]

Nothing comes even close to this anthem

[@WhoCares69]

I’m Scottish. All the way back to about 900 ad. Flower of Scotland is not Scotland’s National Anthem…. That’s God Save The King Flower of Scotland was written in the 60’s by Roy Williamson of the folk group The Corries

[@andywrong3247]

Eb I'm English I'm fed up that Scotland Wales &Ireland get their own passionate national anthem, we have the boring British god save the king.theres no passion half the mens English football team attempt to sing it some lip syncing it ,its like its sang by aload of tone deaf barstools. Please can england pick there own.i appreciate god save the king or queen as a national anthem for all of great Britain the uk.but can england have their own independent one when representing england.its surely not too much to ask for.

[@SithVicious]

Billy Connolly suggested the theme from the archers 😂

[@andywrong3247]

@@SithVicious ha ha.

[@andywrong3247]

@vivaSCOTLAND do you feel lucky today punk ,well do ya.england will pick your pocket in your own back yard even with a tame anthem.

[@hiramabiff2017]

I married a Scots "wildling woman " 30yrs ago and as a proud Englishman I have enjoyed 30yrs of pure no holds bar racist banter with my Scots in-laws. A Scotsman loves to show off his tattoo " Scotland Forever ". If you look close enough you can see he had " I'm Leaving " lasered off his tattoo. It's such a great country it's empty, as they have all come to England.

[@Mark-Haddow]

Yeah; that would be an amusing story if it wasn't for the fact 10% of Scotland's population were born in England. Whereas in England, it's maybe 1% per capita.

[@hiramabiff2017]

And you did not have the intelligence to understand good natured banter. I bet your a barrel of fun at the dinner table. @@Mark-Haddow

[@Mark-Haddow]

@@hiramabiff2017 Yes, I am. Mainly because I don't bore people to death with xenophobic stories about in-laws, or consider racism "banter." I just have a good time, because that's what we Scots prefer. But if you like, we could banter about England and its new national sports, hate crimes and stabbing kids? (It's only amusing when you're focused on other nations, right)

[@OrganMusicYT]

As a Scot, the use of the "Flower of Scotland" as our national anthem, a song about the battle of Bannockburn in 1314, over 700 years ago, portrays us as being bitter, despite our strong sense of patriotism. Don't get me wrong though, it makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck, but mass singing in unison tends to have that effect often anyway. I believe that "Auld Lang Syne," a song that celebrates friendship, warmth, reminiscing about the past, and embracing the future, would better embody our nation's spirit compared to the current use of the Flower of Scotland.

[@Lylatgames]

There isn't any bitterness to the song at all. It's just about how even a wee nation like ours can be strong and brave. It even acknowledges Englands strength /and how it is in the past. It's just a good historical example to use of an underdog achieving something despite overwhelming odds.