Flower of Scotland Bagpipes

Flower of Scotland Bagpipes
Flower of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Flùr na h-Alba, Scots: Flouer o Scotland) is a Scottish song, used frequently at special occasions and sporting events. Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland, Flower of Scotland is one of a number of songs which unofficially fulfil this role, along with the older Scots Wha Hae, Scotland the Brave and the more recent Highland Cathedral. It was written by Roy Williamson of the folk group The Corries, and presented in 1967, and refers to the victory of the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, over England's Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
The song has been used as a National Anthem by the Scotland national rugby union team, ever since the winger, Billy Steele, encouraged his team-mates to sing it on the victorious Lions tour of South Africa in 1974. The song was adopted as the pre-game anthem during the deciding match of the 1990 Five Nations Championship between Scotland and England, which Scotland won 13--7 to win the Grand Slam. The Scottish Football Association adopted "Flower of Scotland" as its pre-game national anthem in 1997 although it was first used by them in 1993. Usually only the first and third verses are sung.
The song was used as the victory anthem of Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in 2010 replacing Scotland the Brave.
The tune was originally composed on the Northumbrian smallpipes,[citation needed] which play in D and have the benefit of keys on the chanter to achieve a greater range of notes.
Ewan McGregor performed the song in Magadan in 2004 for the filming of the TV show Long Way Round.
In July 2006, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted an online poll (publicised by Reporting Scotland) in which voters could choose a national anthem from one of five candidates. 10,000 people took part in the poll in which Flower of Scotland came out the winner.

[@shootinnscootin5545]

My momma just passed away at 1pm today. I played this for her before she passed. I love you momma lady. Don't you ever forget it! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmcalees6520]

my mam was promised this , in her passing over . She truly was a flower of SCOTLAND.

[@mariacoyne5689]

My fiance is scottish he passed away suddenly and this will be playing at his funeral in May miss u babe 😢 xx

[@bras0la]

i'm italian but when we play against Scotland in the Six Nations this magnificent anthem makes me cry. That, and the final result, of course =)

[@WarhammerWings]

Where Scotland annihilates you? 😜 #satire

[@nicolamandese3743]

Oh me too, but remember when in 2015 we shed tears of joy?

[@allowayfreestate]

I was in Rome 2022 watching Scotland v Italia, Scotland won but being in Roma and with the Italians was a wonderful experience. The Italian team are coming on leaps and bounds and I wish you all success in the future. I'm sure the Azzuri will be a major force in Rugby soon, their commitment is already world class.

[@lady-LumenChristi]

beautiful am proud of my Scottish blood line this makes my heart smile ty 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🕊️

[@CamJam312]

i can listen to bagpipes for eternities, once I start listening i can't stop

[@ChuaWhat]

Nfn*jj*f(|0

[@shootinnscootin5545]

Nothing can bring me to tears I like the sound of the bagpipes.

[@deathangel273]

I'm mexican but this is really such a great anthem I dare to say this is the greatest anthem I'v ever listened to. I feel goosebumps everytime I listen to it. :) Cheers for you Scottish folks.

[@keithlordofalbascotland3371]

deathangel273 greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 we have something in common FUCK TRUMP

[@csharp1516]

Thank you, but we don't really have an official anthem.

[@APW2019]

*scottish

[@Brodie029]

Nae problem ma pal

[@GEORDIEDAVE2007]

Thought Mexico had La Cucaracha 🤔 😳 😕

[@sidi0258]

I am not a scottish but your music makes my heart goes faster....your country is in my heart and your people gain my love....the images are beautiful...sidi

[@csharp1516]

Yay, I gained someone's love!

[@heatherwimberly5190]

You might be Celtic, check your DNA

[@ianlee5035]

I'm American and this is the most beautiful anthem I've heard in my life

[@stevegreer5230]

Im American by birth, but my paternal ancestors were Scottish. Alpin, Macgregor, Grierson. This is the most beautiful Anthem in the world. Long live Scotland. Macgregor DESPITE THEM

[@satishavasthi9554]

I am from Indian Himalayas, the bagpipes bring me closer to the Scottish highlands.The national anthem of Scotland thrills me and brings tears.

[@roryhannaway4953]

This is our anthem!! And I proud to be alive as a Scotsman

[@leeben1504]

Canadian here. My great aunti doh was as much a Scot as you could be. I was so young when she passed, but my mom held her so near and dear. And now that my mom is gone, it is i who holds her near and in my heart forever. Two beautiful flowers they were. This song brings tears to my eyes and ignites a fire in my heart

[@rezpiper]

Absolutely love playing this on the pipes!

[@SLT22xx]

Played at my Grandads funeral in 2016, have only just been able to listen to it again tonight! Lovely rendition.

[@jwcfx]

I agree , the happiest times in my life is when I hear my Sons play the pipes.

[@hyltonkloka806]

Absolutely the greatest, most stirring national anthem! From a born & bred South African.

[@lloydaran]

That guitar makes a perfect accompaniment, great song

[@k3_nt]

i go to a Scottish school and this is great, we use this song for many occasions.

[@helenreidt3315]

I have very little Scots blood..but the pipes make me feel like it's 100% 💕

[@vashkirry4287]

you guys have the best anthem in the world !

[@cammkerr.]

+The 77 phenix why thank you good sir

[@AGH331]

It's not the official anthem though, Scotland doesn't have one.

[@HaggisMalpractice]

It's generally accepted as Scotland's national anthem. The only thing that makes a nation's national anthem it's anthem is whether people accept it or not. We accept it as our national anthem, and it therefore is.

[@KaldorDraigo666]

flower of scotland or Scotland the Brave or Black Bear are usually the top 3 used as Scotlands Anthem

[@weenad]

VashKirry cheers mate! Glad to see others love the song!

[@paulgriffiths6060]

I'm Welsh and I love the sound of Scottish pipes and drums celts forever

[@KimSol90]

Scotland is such a beautiful country!

[@scottwilliamson4821]

As a member of the Williamson s $ Clann Gunn an overwellming amount of pride wells up when this song is playing,(Scottish national anthem) RIP Roy Williamson gone but never forgotten

[@jamesfaircloth8588]

Even tho im english i love hearing this beautiful piece of music plus im friends with lots of scottish people music unites the world

[@QE2KC3AngelWindOGodRose4ACJedi]

Memories of her Majesty. Och I.

[@Sorrywhytescaresu]

I am an American whose family has been here since 1702. Traced back to an interpreter for the English Army, a Scotsman by the name of John Watts, I have fought for the United States in three Wars. The Gulf War as a teenager, Iraq and once in Afghanistan. My beloved Father fought in Vietnam. I was never more embarrassed than when my father passed and two soldiers showed up at my father's funeral with a "boom box" expecting to do military burial rites for this combat veteran. This was back in 2013. My family, my brother being a serving FBI At the time, politely asked the two soldiers to step aside as our local Scottish Bagpipe

[@ehta01]

I have a similar history and a similar story. After more than 300 years, we still consider ourselves Scots and don't like to have our traditions messed with. My Dad says the bagpipes were originally an instrument of war designed to scare the crap out of the Anglish. Didn't work for long. Don't know if that's true, but it's a great tale.

[@UselessShows21]

Your father is correct! Although the bagpipes were not specifically designed for war, a Scottish army during the Wars of Idependance would not fight without one. The idea of the bagpipes being a weapon can be traced back to the battle of Culloden, where a piper known as James Reid was captured and was put on trial for high treason. The piper claimed innocence as he simply played a musical instrument. From that day forward the bagpipes were considered a weapon of war until 1996.

[@EliasSilva-wn4xv]

Amen

[@stephengreerii8678]

I love the pipes and yes, they were intended to put fear in the enemy and also to raise the courage and blood in the fellow Scottsman. I'm proud American of Scottish descent near 50%. Longlive my ancestors Clans, Douglas, Grierson and McGregor. Despite Them

[@stephengreerii8678]

Salute to you and your father for your service 🫡🇺🇸

[@lady-LumenChristi]

am Scottish this is beautiful ☕️ the bagpipes make my happy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎶🎶🎶

[@marcus3349]

Proud to be Scottish 💙

[@weenad]

Markybhoy same here! #ScotlandForever

[@steeplejack928]

Proud to be quarter Scottish too!

[@zahidbugti8042]

Proud to be bagpipes music lover

[@gamingwithaxumisagoodyoutuber]

U should be proud it’s an amazing thing!

[@masterdriver2229]

Aye

[@shaner3918]

One of, if not THE most beautiful song ever.. ESPECIALLY on the Great Highland Bagpipes! Sláinte lads and lassies 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@GEORDIEDAVE2007]

ONE HELL OF A TUNE WITH THE PIPES DOING IT PROUD . 👏

[@leeparry1450]

just beautiful

[@WillSing4TP]

Hauntingly beautiful 😍

[@sahibpreetsingh3941]

omg I can hear this all the time. so lovely

[@295868]

Am having this at Dads funeral...he passed two days ago. Love you Dad xxx💔

[@timberelegance]

Love this. My Regimental slow March.

[@harridavies3975]

i like flower of Scotland one of my favourite counties from a Welsh man #cymru am byth# Yr Alban am byth

[@flowerofscotland8839]

Mull of Kintyre used to stir my heart but this. A True Scots heart is stirred and I don't think uou need to be at all Scots, like the Italian poster below. That burst of emotional pride and tears to he eyes.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤😪

[@ingonowack3839]

Great song greatly played by the participating musicians 😍🥳! And it was great to see the Distillery of my favorite Scotch Single Malt Whisky to date! The name of the Distillery/ Whisky translates into: „The beautiful Hollow by the broad Bay“! Slàinte Mhath 🤗😍🥰😘🥳!

[@stevegreer5230]

Im 7th generation American Scottish Ancestors through Macgregor bloodline. Your National Anthem is the best in the world.

[@Puddleglum83]

Such a beautiful song ❤

[@Plaguebearer7]

That's the greatest anthem I have ever heard.

[@stevegreerii9746]

Beautiful. From WV. USA

[@Skarassen]

I'm only a mog, but nothing fires my heart like the songs of my Scots forbears

[@lilianore5478]

Totally awesome

[@carlhausler9666]

So fine. I am amazed

[@royslack8379]

My background Scotland 🎉

[@cathaymcrae2401]

As a Scot I love tha pipes and the gangway to the McRae fortress, Eilean Donan. Greetings and blessings on all ye scattered Scots o'er tha world and far from home... CATHARINE MCRAE AND DR. IAN MCKENZIE

[@TheNovi1]

Imagine your children being half Scottish and half Hungarian… that’s a blood to die for…🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇭🇺

[@Topnomad]

stunning

[@marrecjean4075]

chaque fois que j'entends cet air je suis ému. Un breton du Finistére. qui vous souhaite un bon Noel

[@nataliaortegate5684]

Is beautiful song.

[@marcosinnes5999]

thank you very graet

[@stephenphillip5656]

Guaranteed to move me- and I'm an English sassenach.

[@maybrook1]

Freedom for Scotland.

[@stevegray8320]

Freedom from what?

[@stevegray8320]

I have not seen any Scots slaves recently. I have seen many Scots MP's voting on purely English matters in parliament though.

[@camy2003]

Steve Gray idiot srry fir ma French eh

[@StrathendrickPiper]

RyanHD People argue because, statements like "Freedom for Scotland", are, I'm afraid to say, stupid. They are intended to annoy and instigate those in favour of the Union. Braveheart is a great film, but this is reality, Scotland is already free as a nation and enjoys the massive benefits of being within the United Kingdom.

[@trueslice2003]

StrathendrickPiper™ A no voter !!! Why are you listening to this song ? This song is for Scots, not for those who chose to remain part of broken britain. Go listen to god save the queen or rule britannia... those are your anthems.

[@scottywilson9655]

I’m so proud 2 b Scottish

[@PrinceofNoobs1]

Oh, how I miss Laphroaig... been there in march 2015 and our driver (we needed one due to whisky tasting) told us so much about clan history and hidden celtic monuments on Islay... I'm just a mere Bavarian from Munich, but we too here love to make good drinks! I myself distill higher percentage alcohol for my own enjoyment, so we are brothers in whisky? ;)

[@marcosinnes5999]

very good you are the best thank you

[@Craig-gc6ns]

Thank you 💜

[@gabesomma7273]

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good! I love it! So calming!

[@stevegreer5230]

The most beautiful Anthem in the world and Im a 7th generation American

[@stevegreer5230]

Beautiful. Long live Scotland. Despite THEM

[@maureenbernhardt1934]

It is thee most beautiful place

[@susanrobson491]

Bagpipes sound great but they would sound even better without the background music.

[@ChuaWhat]

77\77m~]] u

[@TheFlyingGreekman]

True that!

[@MCVEvoseti]

I’m scr, there will be a new Scottish class 385 - sneak peek

[@ethanwhelan7503]

A love this 😙😍😍😍😍

[@marcosinnes5999]

thank you i like this your are the best

[@nikolozkhotchava7813]

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 And autumn leaves lie thick and still O'er land that is lost now Which those so dearly held That stood against him Proud edward's army And sent him homeward Tae think again. Those days are past now And in the past they must remain But we can still rise now And be the nation again That stood against him Proud edward's army And sent him homeward, Tae think again. 0 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

[@markkennedy4936]

Wanderfull

[@richardmconnochie1669]

cool all the way from new zealand the mcConnochies

[@marcosinnes5999]

thanks

[@marcosinnes5999]

the best hym

[@jasonmorris3644]

Missing Scotland

[@Quietstormusic]

Scotland the Brave was a much better National Anthem Should never have changed it.

[@AngryMaximus]

I ALWAYS FUCKING TEAR UP WHEN I HEAR THIS!!! :'(

[@comesahorseman]

👍👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@marwansalim2790]

I want this march plz ❤️

[@stevegreer5230]

Beautiful. God bless Scottland. Macgregor DESPITE THEM

[@Quietstormusic]

Preferred SCOTLAND THE BRAVE as the National Anthem (which it was up until the late 1980s) Why change it? It was Much stronger.

[@glen6945]

oooohhhhhyes

[@masterdriver2229]

🇨🇦🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Boris_Holliday]

freedom to scotland

[@Thelordofdawgtown]

How long until playing the bagpipes is considered a hate crime? I reckon about 9 years at this rate 😂

[@ImInSpainWithoutTheS]

It soonds better when we are plaein in the Six nations

[@marcosinnes5999]

yes its my music

[@catherinemcnulty8581]

Awsomé. Amen. In. Jesus

[@rastaviking9396]

Saor Alba

[@HmtheQueenCatChannel]

No comment respect.

[@catherinemcnulty8581]

Ad. Drums. Pls.

[@HmtheQueenCatChannel]

4 the Queen (fem)

[@r.29photo48]

Anybody identifies 1:33 pls?

[@GoldieDawn]

St Andrews Cathedral, Inverness. x :)

[@davidstafford7465]

Alba gu brath

[@alexclarke7908]

25 dislikes must be Englishmen, they do not like the words to this Anthem.

[@WarhammerWings]

I am an Englishman and I ADORE the Union's individual national anthems. Never been prouder of the four best countries in the best union on earth! Plus I think that this is good music.

[@tinarennett9041]

I like it it's beautiful

[@peternicholson233]

Laphroaig? Is this an ad for booze?

[@r03hls3ph]

This video is hilarious. Anyone who's ever been to Scotland knows that those pictures are possible 1 out of 365 days a year. All the other are for drecht. The North Highlands are more beautiful on a an overcast day than a blue sunny one.

[@roberturban7141]

booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@weenad]

Hoi fannybaws, if ye dinnae like oor music, then why'd ye listen tae it?

[@ImInSpainWithoutTheS]

Fuck aaf ya english pig

[@davidstafford7465]

Yeh came here and yeh listened tae it yah fanny....get it up yeh

[@nikolozkhotchava7813]

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 And autumn leaves lie thick and still O'er land that is lost now Which those so dearly held That stood against him Proud edward's army And sent him homeward Tae think again. Those days are past now And in the past they must remain But we can still rise now And be the nation again That stood against him Proud edward's army And sent him homeward, Tae think again. 0 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