3.1K views · 96 reactions | SCOTLAND THISTLE.... What ever story you believe or have heard one thing always resonates....this spiky wee plant in all stories acted as a barrier or defence for Scotland during some difficult times wether its from English attacks or Norse invasions. ...Largs or Edinburgh Perth or the Borders I think we can all agree the Thistle has had oor back  #ThistleTime #Thistle #VisitScotland #scotlandexplore #History | The Society of John De Graeme | Facebook
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The story of the thistle During a 13th-century clash between Scots and Norsemen, a group of Norse invaders attempted to sneak up on a sleeping Scottish clan under the cover of darkness. To be stealthy, the Norsemen removed their shoes, but one of them unknowingly stepped on a thistle. | Everything Scottish
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This is a special Scottish island, with special Scottish things. The Isle of Lismore has a lot to offer, but the 2000 year old Tirefour Broch might be one of my favourites. It takes less than an hour to hike out here, with the crumbling walls of an abandoned village to explore along the way. Eventually, a short climb takes you to the Broch itself, a distinctly Scottish drystone tower built in the Iron Age. There would once have been a staircase rising between the two circular walls to reach seve
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Here is the legend of the thistle and how it became our national symbol! “Thistles can be found right across Scotland, from the Lowlands to the Highlands, and even on the islands! There are a number of different types which grow in the UK, and a variety of thistles can be found in the wild around Scotland, the most common being the spear thistle, the creeping thistle, and the marsh thistle. It is the native spear thistle, Cirsium vulgare, which is thought to have been used as the national emblem
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This is the legend of how the thistle came to be the national emblem of Scotland. No-one is truly sure of how the thistle came to be Scotland’s national flower. However, a well-known story attributes the thistle being chosen as the emblem of Scotland to the Battle of Largs (a coastal town in Ayrshire) in the 13th century. A Norse army journeyed to Scotland, intent on conquering the land. The legend has it that they left their ships under cover of night, and were planning to ambush the sleeping S
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41K views · 870 reactions | The Charleston Scottish Games are less than a month away! I loved making these Scottish thistle-inspired bags for the event. It's going to be a super fun day! #charlestonartist #charlestonlife #thistle #scottishthistle #scottishgames #highlandgames #weaving #handwoven | Ewenique Astrid | Facebook
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