Scottish National Anthem

Scotland has a unique situation with its national anthem in that it does not have an official anthem. It does, however, have several different proposed national anthems. These anthems include “Flower of Scotland,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “Caledonia,” “Scots Wha Hae,” Scotland the Brave,” “Highland Cathedral, “The Thistle o’ Scotland,” and “Highland Cathedral.”

Lawyers for the Scottish Parliament have argued that a national anthem should be chosen by the Parliament of the United Kingdom. There have been multiple petitions to get a national anthem, but since it is not a political priority, no action has been taken to select a song. At most sporting events in Scotland, “Flower of Scotland” is played. A poll conducted also showed that this anthem was a favorite among citizens, capturing 41% of votes. As of 2018, no progress has been made in selecting an official national anthem.