SQUIRREL Reacts to Scotland - National Anthem

[@clarestewart877]

To appreciate Flower of Scotland properly you have to hear thousands of football or rugby fans singing it at a international match(particularly against England)! My national anthem👍🐿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thomasmoore5949]

Absolutely! This rendition was what you might expect in an old folks’ home concert.

[@Tangerine10.]

Please checkout Scotland fans singing anthem at Hampden and you will see the true Scottish pride we have 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vinnyganzano1930]

Fu@k Hampden, fitba pussies, Murrayfield for Scotland v England.

[@markthomas2577]

That was poor ..... usually has a bagpipes introduction. As with the Welsh anthem you really need to see this sung by tens of thousands at International football or rugby matches to get the vibe

[@tommyfinlay9780]

Think again Thomas

[@clarestewart877]

The National flower of Scotland is the thistle. I may be wrong but I’ve always interpreted “Flower of Scotland” to refer to the People who fought for Scotland , particularly as it says” when will we see your likes again?”🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🐿

[@lilyliz3071]

Correct

[@debbierennox931]

Your right love our national anthem very proud to be Scottish ❤️

[@chris-qr7zt]

🇮🇪 love being Scottish. Love my homeland. Scots and Irish love one another.

[@trevdaisley3442]

As an English man I should keep out of it, but when sung by a football or rugby stadium full house, you cannot fail to be stirred.

[@hiramabiff2017]

As a Englishman I have had to listen to this anthem more times in 36yrs than the Scottish national football team have in over 100yrs. You marry a Scot's lass then prepare your ears for renditions of Flower of Scotland to be sung after your wife's 5th drink.

[@davidcampbell5914]

Congratulations, I must admire your courage, Just make sure you never piss her off especially if she is a ginger, 😂😂🥃🍾🍷🍷👺👺👺

[@hiramabiff2017]

@@davidcampbell5914 Every Englishman should have a Scots wife & every Jock should have a English wife.....We will be to hen pecked to worry about devolution : )

[@ThomasKelly669]

We’re only white from May to June then we’re pink till September then we return to a pale blue for winter 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🕊🇬🇧

[@jamespasifull3424]

The 'flower' referred to in this anthem, isn't to be taken literally. Yes, the Thistle is universally accepted to be the national 'emblem' of the country, but the 'flower' referred to in the song, is the people..........specifically the people displaced by 'The Highland Clearances' of ancient English laws, which evicted many tenant-farming families, so the land could be granted to 'noble' families who had given loyal service to The English Royal Court. The song itself is just a big 'F**k off' to England, for the way those people were treated, & a promise to make it 'difficult' to anyone else who attempts anything similar in the future! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@craigmccullough7333]

You really should read your history again. The Highland Clearances were in the mid 18th to early 19th Centuries, when the landlords found they could make more money raising sheep than from tenant farmers. And in 99% of cases, the landlords were themselves Scots.

[@sood9876]

My Scottish granny ,who I was named after, thanks you. Having visited Scotland on several occasions, I can well understand all Scots people's sense of national pride. The Highlands, especially the very north, is a totally different world from anything you have so far experienced. I recommend anyone to visit if you get the chance.

[@DruncanUK]

Unfortunately Scotland doesn't have it's own National Anthem. Flower Of Scotland is an unofficial anthem adopted by the people. The Scottish Parliament did look into making it official but decided it "wasn't a political issue" and dropped it. I wasn't impressed by this version of the song, the original, written and performed by The Corries, is so much better.

[@Bestmusicreactions]

Thank You I’ll have a look

[@Isleofskye]

@@Bestmusicreactions Still rather heard 100,000 Scots singing this at Scotland's Home Stadium.:)

[@cheryljones7345]

Squirrel man, this was a shocking version. Needs to be appreciated in a rugby forum. This is obviously the second best anthem there is, Wales being the first of course 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@jennadunn8023]

The flower represents Scotland that's the whole point proud to be Scottish

[@Saor_Alba]

The flowers that are mentioned in our national anthem are a reference to the sacrifice of the flowers of Scottish manhood who died to make Scotland free. So many young men perished to gain Scotland's freedom that the male population was decimated. Many Scots wondered whether the population could ever recover from such a huge loss, hence the verse "When will we see your likes again?" Saor Alba. Alba gu Brath.

[@ellesee7079]

Most of the 'other' categories on both religion and ethnicity are usually answered with either a Star Trek or Star Wars answer! 😆

[@TheRealSquirrel]

🤣

[@ellesee7079]

@@TheRealSquirrel And I've always thought the flower represented the people and the independent nation, but I could be wrong!

[@susanashcroft2674]

I seem to remember for one Census we had to complete, it was revealed that some people had declared their religion as Jedi.

[@ianmclean6399]

Last time i put down Jedi for religion, didnt bother this census 😂

[@PaulEcosse]

@@ianmclean6399 There was one about 20 years ago, I put down Jedi Knight for religion, I head quite a few were doing it so why not? Bit more honest on the census these days. No religion.

[@thomasmoore5949]

The ‘flower’ is the people. The people are the blossoms on the tree that is Scotland.

[@andrewclayton4181]

The Flower is the youth of Scotland who died fighting for their country. Usually against the English. Edward I largely conquered Scotland, but following his death, castles and towns were regained by the Scots. The last one still in English hands was Stirling, and Edward II sent an army north to relieve the siege. His army was severely beaten at the nattle of Bannockburn, by Robert the Bruce, and sent packing. Scotland remained an independent country for a long time after that, until it was absorbed into the UK.

[@traceywatt3017]

Hi Mr Squirrel, love from Glasgow Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@CaptainBaptainMusic]

While I’m not a fan of us Brits having individual anthems, would much prefer unifying under one. But nevertheless this is an awesome and stirring anthem, I do love listening to football and rugby crowds singing this 🤘🇬🇧🤘

[@pauljohnson1664]

I am Scottish and I am getting pissed off with this nationals crap. All the nationalist want to do is to tear everything down. It has taken hundreds of year to build. So we can be a little bit poorer. And a little bit more alone. I am proud to stand with my English Welsh And Irish brothers.

[@Paul-hl8yg]

@@pauljohnson1664 Thanks Paul, together we are stronger! 👍🇬🇧

[@partymusic3834]

@@pauljohnson1664 oi mate have a bit of respect for your country, scotland has been in countless amount of wars and clashes with england, i dont understand how you can grow up in a place and just want another place to rule over it, it's not unity when england has majority power, we had oil, fishing and tonnes of other things the world would consider as expensive and could bring us wealth, guess where it goes, majority to england, if the english were controlled by us they would hate it, the only thing making them love all this unity shit is the fact they still have great control over 3 other countries

[@pauljohnson1664]

@@partymusic3834 I am a Shetlander and the Shetland Islands really want to break away from Scotland. We are very patriotic Brits. We look at the SNP with utter disgust. They are a bunch of paedophile and thefts. We don't consider ourselves as Scots. We are neither genetically or culture scots. We are Shetlanders. And when we go the oil goes with us.

[@TheLegend-gj6bw]

7:10 I DIED LAUGHING LMAOO

[@acesfn7316]

The Thistle is the National Emblen of Scotland. The version with bagpipes played at Stadiums is a much more powerful version

[@ruigwallace1401]

I am an other, Scottish Traveller. At the end of the day we are all Jock Thomson's bairns

[@susanashcroft2674]

The Flower of Scotland is the Thistle. I am sure some of Squirrels Scottish section of the squad will explain it better. It's a beautiful anthem and as a northern lass I am nearer to Scotland than I am to London and much prefer the beauty of Scotland any day. At the end of July Birmingham is hosting The Commonwealth Games and this is one occasion where all four nations compete in sporting events as individual countries (and not under team GB as in The Olympics and other world events) so no doubt the anthem will be heard at these games, alongside our other countries which make up the UK and also the Commonwealth countries who come to the games.

[@richardduncan4894]

If you want bagpipes, I suggest you listen to "Scotland the Brave" by any Pipe and Drum band. It's considered the "other National Anthem" of Scotland.

[@davidabercrombie5427]

this is lovely....but the version sung at sports matches especially rugby games really stirs the blood. yes, it definitely needs pipes

[@johnwilson1321]

The flower is the men of Scotland who died fighting the English armies of occupation

[@alfiekelly5914]

Sadly not our official anthem. But try telling Murrayfield that! Our national rugby stadium. Written by the late and great Roy Williamson. One half of the Corries with Ronnie Browne.

[@georgebain3222]

The context of “Flower of Scotland” in this anthem is a reference the historical indomitable spirit of the people of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alisonscott1469]

i’m scottish and the flower referred to is the people who fought against the english army (think braveheart) proud edwards army, culloden ( although we lost that one) and the people rising up and being as good if not better than scottish warriors of the past. our flower is the thistle which has really jaggy, spiky bits of the leaves and the english army would cry out in pain when they stepped on them during war raids which would alert the scots sooner than they expected plus you should hear it sung in stadiums before football or rugby matches with bagpipes for a better experience it’s magical like that. take care and stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😘

[@Charlieb82]

As others have mentioned, the original version was written by The Corries. You should listen to "The Bricklayers Song" by them too, it's great. Plus you might recognise "The Portree Kid" as it was used by Johnny Cash for "Ghost Riders in the Sky"

[@kengregory6026]

ps..just realised there might be 198 anthems now (if the UK is replaced by the 4 home countries of the UK)

[@joyceflowershed]

You have to listen to the anthem sung at rugby or football match 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kengregory6026]

Had a pint (or two) with Stuart Hogg, Scotland & British Lions rugby international on Sunday night after the Saracens match..can't say anymore, some Exeter Chief bosses may read this , and anyway, what goes on in The Volly, stays in The Volly..but this was sung quite loudly at one point(from what I can remember) :)

[@serenakellie196]

The flower in the song refers to Robert the Bruce who defeated king edward at Banock burn. Great sight thanks

[@stephenwaters3515]

The Flower of youth Squirrel . The young people that fought to preserve Scottish independence.

[@TheRealSquirrel]

Thank You Stephen

[@petejones7878]

the flower is the people of Scotland

[@williampearson7258]

CHECK OUT THE NATIONAL SONG AT THE RUGBY MURRAYFIELD

[@ThomasKelly669]

Try flower of Scotland sang at murrayfield stadium, other anthem Scotland the Brave, Scott’s Wha hae (where Wallace bled)

[@thomasmoore5949]

Here, Asian means from the Indian subcontinent. Most Scottish Asians have Pakistani origins. I’m surprised the Chinese Community never made the numbers.

[@rickycassidy]

Have a look at the flower the thistle it's tough strong and resilent like scottish people

[@Cainb420]

Damn this version is criminal but loving the your content

[@Isleofskye]

Still rather heard 100,000 Scots singing this at Scotland's Home Stadium.:)

[@bernaemckissack6298]

Should check out Ella Roberts amazing voice 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@deepfriedscotsman2860]

You should listen to the original version by The Corries the writers of this song

[@ianmclean6399]

In a crowd like football we shout against him after the against him lyric. Then the b-word after proud edwards army.

[@martinmillar7137]

Scotland is one of the most progressive countries in the world... Let us flap oir wings 🎉

[@kengregory6026]

Nice one Squirrel..dont think England, Wales,Scotland and N.Ireland would be on the wheel as it'd be the UK..great to hear this..when the rugby is on , the crowds belt out each of their anthems..the Scots give theirs plenty and 'Men of Harlech' from the Welsh is astonishly powerful when sung by the crowd..would be great to find one of those with the lyrics but might be tricky..good one man

[@Shut-itmate]

U need to react to it performed live in a stadium, this doesn’t do it justice. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Shut-itmate]

Bagpipes playing and everyone singing wowwwww there is nothing like it this video is a calm version of it

[@Isleofskye]

I am English but if you put in Wales 30 England 3 Rugby Welsh National Anthem then THAT is how an Anthem should be sung:)

[@AzulinhoAzulinho]

Ooft what a version 😳 try the Corries for the original or the sprts crowds for the belting it out. This is too slow and it's totally lame.

[@freckles2405]

I'm Scottish I live in Edinburgh and I'm sorry but that's not the best version. Search for our anthem sang at Murrayfield stadium home of the Scottish rugby team . You need the pipes playing and the Scottish public singing it .

[@martinmillar7137]

Although.... Pure 👍

[@jruz1738]

It is cold in Scotland, I think that explains the 96% white thing.

[@user-kp1js6cb2s]

the reason why people up north have white skin colour is that it allows to better produce vitamins and stay healthier in places where sunlight isn't as strong as in our cradle in Africa

[@chris-qr7zt]

The thistle bud.

[@margaretnicol3423]

I prefer ''Scotland The Brave'' or the fairly bloody ''Scots Wha Hae''. Both fighting songs. Then of course there's the ''Skye Boat Song'' which is often used to sing babies to sleep. So many songs of Scotland ... !!!

[@bernaemckissack6298]

Other Aliens lol✌️👍🏻🙃😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rlosangeleskings]

Will recommend my favorite Red Hot Chilli Pipers video (Chasing Cars) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWLMfqJ7d9KjjMk ... Just about any with the Juvenile pipe bands would do in this one...especially when the jump come in...

[@iainrollo3525]

Wow you managed to pick the slowest version in the World ;-)

[@AndyyyUre]

If you want bagpipes music to react to then please do Andre Rieu - Highland Cathedral

[@GinaBeana_Tootsie]

I was expecting bagpipes for sure but very lovely 😊🐿✌🏼

[@1011moz]

That was a strange version.

[@alancarlyon3928]

The flower of Scotland is the wild thistle, the song version you listen to sucks - Tune into the Scottish national anthem sung by the fans, either at Hamden on Muriayfield, another Anthems you should listen to is the Welsh rugby supporters singing their national anthem - they have fabulous vocals and the song/anthem in not bad! Scotland have other so called anthems like - Loch Lomond and amazing graze which can be heard in any pub anywhere in Scotland at the last bell! May I suggest you watch Braveheart film, this will give you an insight in what Scotland suffered from the English! We fought and died for our wee bit hill and glen! The Scottish highlands are the nearest place on earth to heaven, when you walk in the footsteps of our ancestors you will feel their pain, yet feel close to God Scotland is a small country, but has the most honest loving Scots who will make your visit a worth while adventure!

[@mattgowans5121]

Hi form Scotland

[@will_saoren]

As a Scot, I can honestly say that is one of the worst versions I have heard of our anthem. Watch one from a Rugby/Football match, or the Corries

[@lilyliz3071]

Listen to football fans sing it at an international game,that will give you a better handle on this anthem,this versions too slow.You want bagpipes look up Edinburgh Military Tattoo,loads of pipers there from all corners of the globe

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

Hearing this sung by someone with zero Scottish accent is weird, isn't it? Not your fault; there should be some sort of repository of authoritative versions of national anthems.

[@marilynmcgregor7810]

You need to get a version of it being sung at a rugby game against England and I'm sorry to say you picked the worst version of this even the Queens daughter Princess Anne stands in the crowd singing it

[@vinnyganzano1930]

Religion gets in the way of drinking time and football. By the way this version was pish, listen to the Corries who actually wrote it. Miles better.

[@louisemiller4970]

Oh dear don't like that no bagpipes, I think the flower of Scotland is the generations of scots lost either through fighting the English or through the clearances. I suppose it could be interpreted a few ways, but NO bagpipes just that sissy sounding backing music, yeah you should get bagpipe music

[@johnloony68]

Sorry, but this is a terrible version. You need to find a proper version, sung by a person who can sing properly, with the proper tune played by proper musicians who can play music properly.

[@stephengordon6292]

No, no, no. Please with the pipes and drums.

[@daviel6595]

Start football or rugby matches 10x better

[@martinmillar7137]

This was a bs version tbh 😂

[@daveturner6006]

What a crap version of FoS. You need to listen to it sung by Rugby or Football fans

[@Pi_r8]

Not the best, patriotic, version. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Peelywalley]

What a poor version of it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scottishviking4240]

That is not Scottish, do a proper reaction

[@Darren.ftk.]

That was a terrible version of the anthem

[@judycochrane7546]

That’s a truly awful version

[@callumgardner1187]

Worst version ever