American Reacts to Flower of Scotland - Scottish National Anthem

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  • In this video I react to the Flower of Scotland which happens to be the unofficial Scottish National Anthem. I absolutely loved hearing the bagpipes start and then the crowd started singing what appeared to be some very powerful words.
    It was beautiful to see the Scottish people being so patriotic, with faces painted with the flag of Scotland and even the kids knowing the anthem. It was nice to watch as everyone sang the Flower of Scotland at the top of their lungs.
    This was an awesome anthem that showed me a glimpse of the pride the Scottish people have toward their nation. I look forward to checking out other videos like this moving forward.
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  • @user-sz1kn4lq1l
    @user-sz1kn4lq1l ปีที่แล้ว +491

    I'm German, nearly 80 years old, but when I listen to the Scottish Anthem, tears comes in my eyes. In my mind it's the most beautiful Anthem. I like Scotland.

    • @Master-of-the-Cum
      @Master-of-the-Cum ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I'm a British fella myself, my dad is from Scotland and my mother from England. This song always gives me the chills too! Such passion and determination.
      I've been to Germany and I love the country and its people!! I'm happy that now we can be friends and allies
      🇬🇧🤝 🇩🇪

    • @Azuras.
      @Azuras. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      and we like you User-sz1kn4lq1l

    • @DokJakkals
      @DokJakkals 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I feel exactly the same

    • @justintime1307
      @justintime1307 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I served in the British military and always loved being deployed to Germany. Friends I served with married German woman and are there today. Definitely a country I'd stay in if not for Scotland. Those mountains and forests are a home from home 🙏

    • @moniquehuchet3646
      @moniquehuchet3646 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      I am French, 85 years old and I too had tears coming to my eyes feeling the spirit of the crowd.

  • @Kantami
    @Kantami ปีที่แล้ว +783

    Flower Of Scotland is a song that proves the old Scottish proverb of "forgive your enemy, but remember the bastards name"
    We will leave the past behind us where it belongs, but we will stand up and fight if needed hence the motto of Scotland Nemo Me Impune Lacessit which means "no one attacks me with impunity"(or in modern parlance "Fuck About and Find Out😂) thankfully with the odd bawbag being an exception we Scots get on with everyone.

    • @carolanneconnolly-brown6781
      @carolanneconnolly-brown6781 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Loved this comment, made me laugh. Very Scottish response 🙌

    • @lyndaoneill7813
      @lyndaoneill7813 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Being a proud Scot I love my anthem and always sing with pride.Thenks for your wee video.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♥️👍

    • @poppaleggansquat3640
      @poppaleggansquat3640 ปีที่แล้ว

      A.K.A. You're gonna get yer funking head kicked in (trad. Scots. Football.sic.)

    • @lydiahendron3239
      @lydiahendron3239 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Perfect comment !!!
      Time to tune the bagpipes up and send our neighbouring Parliament a reminder !!!

    • @andyshaw2054
      @andyshaw2054 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pisshead jerk

  • @hopsail
    @hopsail 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +148

    I'm Welsh, but we all sing the Scots anthem too, because it's fantastic.

    • @hopsail
      @hopsail 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Especially when they drop the background music and go the second verse alone. Wales loves Scotland.

    • @kaikito7662
      @kaikito7662 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ....and let's not forget - nor forgive - you stole our national dress, you Magpie.

    • @KeithWilliamMacHendry
      @KeithWilliamMacHendry 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@hopsail We love Wales, your anthem is just the finest, written by a father & son, the language, the people, the culture, the land, in a thousand years we Scots could not write such a noble & beautiful anthem. 💙♥

    • @georgewgunn9503
      @georgewgunn9503 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    • @Jen-iv6nq
      @Jen-iv6nq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm Scottish and the Welsh anthem tips ours for swelling pride.

  • @mistagrove4349
    @mistagrove4349 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    As a proud Māori man I absolutely love my Scottish side which I'll never stop learning about! Just hearing my fellow Scots sing their hearts out brings tears to my eyes❤️ SCOTLAND FOREVER 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔥🔥

    • @scottishviking4240
      @scottishviking4240 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 one love brother

    • @robertgarrie9145
      @robertgarrie9145 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As a Scott in Aotearoa, be proud and keep your culture alive

  • @RandomMarcus92
    @RandomMarcus92 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    It's about when England tried to take over their culture pretty much, but they "fought and died for" their freedom. That's what the Scottish Anthem is about.

  • @waynemcfarlane1233
    @waynemcfarlane1233 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I'm Jamaican, the Flower Of Scotland is one of my favorites It's a beautiful song 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇲🇯🇲 One L❤ve

    • @lindae1116
      @lindae1116 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      One love, from Scotland

    • @mikeyp0131
      @mikeyp0131 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @johnhutchison2268
      @johnhutchison2268 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many Scots were sent to the plantations in Jamaica as slaves after our defeat at the battle of Dunbar

  • @williamcox1552
    @williamcox1552 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    As an American, hearing this song brings tears to my eyes. It’s so beautiful. The pride and passion the Scottish people sing it with is unparalleled. Long live Scotland from America! 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @catherinekenny3926
      @catherinekenny3926 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I'm sitting in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, Scottish ti my soul and I still get goosebumps. Whilst in military and serving in Europe I would cry my eyes out and get so homesick for the land of my soul. Stay safe and sane from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 x

    • @robbieadam8667
      @robbieadam8667 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/j-dQrCqCUpk/w-d-xo.html
      This Was sung at the football and whilst its more in tune at the rugby, it’s definitely sung with a wee bit more passion at the football ( having been to both many times )

    • @chelleh5693
      @chelleh5693 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Good luck from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @fenianbhoy5285
      @fenianbhoy5285 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Thanks bro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲👌🙏, could use some help against the English tyrants

    • @TroyaE117
      @TroyaE117 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fenianbhoy5285 Well it didn't take too long for you to inject your pseudo-Irish anti-English poisons, did it?

  • @philipevans1027
    @philipevans1027 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    The Scots are our true brothers being welsh I'll love every Scot I meet its the law xx

    • @KeithWilliamMacHendry
      @KeithWilliamMacHendry 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      The Welsh have the best anthem, written by a father & son, the language the people the culture the land. No anthem compares with it. 💙♥ Love from a Scot to Wales

  • @CaveRescueMedic
    @CaveRescueMedic 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I’m Welsh. When we play against Scotland, I sing their anthem too. The Celtic nations must stand proudly together and fight for our independence. The only anthem I do not sing is the English.

    • @Ellanvannin03
      @Ellanvannin03 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      England needs its own unique anthem rather than god save the king

    • @KeithWilliamMacHendry
      @KeithWilliamMacHendry 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@Ellanvannin03 England should sing I vow to thee my country, as a Scot I think it would be a wonderful anthem.

  • @irenedownie6559
    @irenedownie6559 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    I’m from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and even though I’ve heard it many, many times, I still get tears in my eyes. 💙

    • @chasyamarks8779
      @chasyamarks8779 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too! It's crazy!

    • @SuperBonnie5
      @SuperBonnie5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chasyamarks8779 Sniff sniff i always get goosebumps

    • @MichaelB2L
      @MichaelB2L ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scotland has one of my favourite anthems. I love bagpipes and the passion of the players and fans singing the anthem. I’m English btw, I hate GSTQ haha!

    • @stuartgrier5605
      @stuartgrier5605 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chasyamarks8779 always. Murrayfield is a power

    • @chasyamarks8779
      @chasyamarks8779 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stuartgrier5605
      I've never been there.. Only been to Hampden for a Scotland match.

  • @annmiller7059
    @annmiller7059 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My Dad was Scottish Heard this many a time and love it We lost him last year at the good old age of 91 We had him piped into the crematorium to this Item was so very moving

    • @goldenpass4766
      @goldenpass4766 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sorry for your loss. Alba gu brath.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @tapunyr8526
    @tapunyr8526 ปีที่แล้ว +434

    I'm an English lady and every time I hear the Flower of Scotland I cry. Such a beautiful and moving anthem. The Scottish people are amazing and if I could I would live there like a shot!

    • @ThomasKelly669
      @ThomasKelly669 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Why don’t you, it’s a calmer way of life in comparison to England. If you went to The Isle of Skye You would leave your heart behind if you left, 🫡🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @poppaleggansquat3640
      @poppaleggansquat3640 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      You can and trust me you can sell a two bed in England and buy a three bed in Scotland and get your dignity back free of charge. Make the move, you'll be welcomed by all.

    • @garyhyndman1105
      @garyhyndman1105 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Up you come,there's plenty of room for you. Bring your family.

    • @viperscot1
      @viperscot1 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      As a Scottish person your more than welcome to live and work in scotland then you can sing it all you want as a Scottish citizen bestest from Scotland 👋

    • @sandrascott5299
      @sandrascott5299 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You would be very welcome.

  • @sudhanshugandhi3610
    @sudhanshugandhi3610 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I lived in Scotland during the time for my degree from the University of St. Andrews but I never got a chance to listen to the Scottish National Anthem. Today, I watched this video and I felt that it is just amazing and it's just incredible to see the people showing their passion and patriotism. It was a goosebumps moment for me nonetheless. Love to Scotland from an Indian.

  • @stvbee7479
    @stvbee7479 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    We have this pride and patriotism for our wee country yet we don't have to get up in the morning and pledge allegiance to show how we are expected to.

  • @fabriceduquenne2771
    @fabriceduquenne2771 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I'm french...and even though when i was younger and didn't understand the words, i was in shock. As an adult, every time, i hear the first notes and the first words, i'm crying...it's incredible. If i listen to it 5 times in a row, i'll be in tears for 10 minuts. Huge.

    • @jmcm8546
      @jmcm8546 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Fabrice, I'm Irish and I enjoy this and your national anthem also. ☘️☘️☘️

    • @MrSpleenboy
      @MrSpleenboy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jmcm8546 Absolutely, La Marseillaise is great, and the Italian national anthem is a belter too!

    • @brownwarrior6867
      @brownwarrior6867 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are we all in agreement that the English National Anthem is shite 👍🏼

    • @bunkyman8097
      @bunkyman8097 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed, the African anthem makes me cry too!

    • @williamduncan5679
      @williamduncan5679 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The flower of Scotland is the thistle with barbs on it, a beautiful purple head with thousands of prices on it's stem and petals, the Romans didn't like it when they tried to envade Scotland with their bare legs hence the reason why they never evaded Scotland.❤❤😂😂😂

  • @magirusdeutzjupiter2234
    @magirusdeutzjupiter2234 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    The Scots are the most patriotic, wonderful, and true people going.

    • @criostoirodriscoll3534
      @criostoirodriscoll3534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol, as proven by their choice in 2014 .....NOT!!!!! .....to stay shackled to England

    • @criostoirodriscoll3534
      @criostoirodriscoll3534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dude. One Ireland, one nation. Forget that Northern Ireland bullshit

  • @katyp.2495
    @katyp.2495 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I remember the first time I heard Roy Williamson; who wrote Flower of Scotland, sing this with Ronnie, and I loved it. Roy and Ronnie, The Corries were brilliant together. R.I.P Roy, a true Flower of Scotland.

    • @lovelyweeburd
      @lovelyweeburd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Corries, a peat fire, and a bottle of Teachers; a winning combination 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @anneg5720
    @anneg5720 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Scotland is a very patriotic country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 beautiful place beautiful people, nowhere else in the world i would rather be.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't think we have beautiful people. Compared to the rest of Europe we alongside the rest of the Brits probably have the ugliest, fattest and laziest people in Europe.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ricky502 It's never been a colony. Even if you could make a sixth form argument that it was a "colony" it still wouldn't be the only one to "vote" for it.
      Just a silly nationalist trope from you.

    • @james6901
      @james6901 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ricky502 your mother was colonised by men of different nations...who are you? ask your mummy maybe she will remember

    • @alanfox691
      @alanfox691 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You must be living in
      a different version of
      Scotland to just about everyone else in Scotland.
      I believe Mark Renton in
      Trainspotting summed Scotland up the best.

    • @WitchThorn
      @WitchThorn ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rumbleparler6100 Scotland is a country. We're part of the United Kingdom, which is made up of 4 different countries....

  • @codenamevoid2421
    @codenamevoid2421 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    So im northern irish, and am very proud to be northern irish, but we don't exactly have a national anthem but im in Scotland for uni and to see everyone on this county band together and belt their anthem out is amazing, im very proud to be northern irish but im also proud of my Scottish heritage and have adopted this great nation as my second home

  • @archielong9523
    @archielong9523 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I love the Scottish national anthem. I’m English and my best friend was Scottish so he’d passionately belt it out every time we watched the rugby together. I left the school and so we spoke less untill I found out the night he had ended his own life. It’s been three years to the day and I miss him every day, listening to this anthem brings him back. It’s so painful but I can hear him singing it passionately like those sixty odd thousand inside Murrayfield.

    • @TheSomeChanter
      @TheSomeChanter ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So sad. Sorry for your loss

    • @Billythecatvseverything
      @Billythecatvseverything ปีที่แล้ว

      You do know its anti English xenophobic shite ? It's making fun of people like you

    • @johnwatt5921
      @johnwatt5921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So sorry for your loss my friend soar Alba. I lost a good English freind brother just good guy and I miss him and his mad sense of humour

    • @archielong9523
      @archielong9523 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@johnwatt5921 thank you for your kind words mate. I suppose loss is a part of life but you never forget what a special person leaves behind in your life

    • @WhoCares69
      @WhoCares69 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s not Scotlands National Anthem, that’s God Save The King/ Queen. I’m Scottish! Flower of Scotland is just a folk song written in the 60’s by Roy Williamson of The Corries ( Scottish folk band )

  • @Wayne-t-347
    @Wayne-t-347 ปีที่แล้ว +308

    I'm a Irishman but I love hearing the Scots sing this. Goosebumps every time

    • @ThomasKelly669
      @ThomasKelly669 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Us crazy Scottish have more National Anthem’s Than you can shake a stick at 1 Scots Wha Hae is the official, 2 Scotland The Brave(stopped using at sporting events Fans would tend to dance a highland fling during it) 3 Flowers of the Forest National mourning hymn, 4 highland Cathedral 5 flower of Scotland sporting events, The Scottish poem /song that should be the planets global anthems A Mans a Man by Robert Burns 1780 here they all are
      th-cam.com/play/PLhdOd70LYUvEWjFNy3LRCUidf9KOmcpPb.html

    • @gaynor1721
      @gaynor1721 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That sounds very anti-British as the lyrics of Flower of Scotland are. BTW - I'm part Scottish and part English.

    • @ThomasKelly669
      @ThomasKelly669 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@gaynor1721 hi Gaynor its more about pulling together as a Nation, when needed, as the Scottish tend too,

    • @overthewebb
      @overthewebb ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@gaynor1721 We are British, I think you mean anti English. This is part of the problem, in England people don't know when to say British or English. Shocking for people who live in the UK and this kind of thing causes resentment. I'm guessing you are American though, who use the term British for English wrongly, you need to learn about the UK

    • @brunyplays2226
      @brunyplays2226 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@gaynor1721 It's Anti - English . When the events of flower of scotland took place , the UK never existed , hergo there was no 'british'

  • @thestrategos4710
    @thestrategos4710 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    There is a second verse - sung here are 1 and 3
    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 them,
    Proud Edward's Army,
    And sent them homeward,
    Tae think again.

  • @andyhughes5885
    @andyhughes5885 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    If, you ever come to Scotland, get a ticket for a Rugby game in Edinburgh and just stand amongst the crowd and listen to the Flower of Scotland being sung. It always brings tears of pride to my eyes.

  • @rozhunter7645
    @rozhunter7645 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    Very proud Scot and I’m loving all the lovely compliments our country is getting. Thank you all so much lovely people ❤️

    • @wendylinton453
      @wendylinton453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm British but cry when I hear this..I don't know why but its the most moving and sincere Anthem ever..Im also nuts about Glencoe..🇬🇧❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @rozhunter7645
      @rozhunter7645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ulsan5010 I meant I’m a proud Scot because of the compliments our country is getting, personally I don’t care for the song I think there are better ones. Don’t judge someone you don’t know especially as I’ve never mentioned any political views on TH-cam or anywhere else for that matter

  • @lil-g4879
    @lil-g4879 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The best version of Flower of Scotland was in Dortmund quite a few years back for a football match. It was so loud.

  • @northbreeze0198
    @northbreeze0198 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Cheers to Scotland from Sweden. I have thought myself the entire song and it's one of the. Best national anthems out there.

    • @lindae1116
      @lindae1116 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thankyou. All the best from Scotland

  • @Han_Solo_shot_first
    @Han_Solo_shot_first ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Im from Spain and Scottish anthem is very impactful

  • @r0bertos
    @r0bertos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    There’s listening on your tiny phone speaker and then there’s being in the stadium. It’s a pilgrimage you’ll never forget and never regret.

  • @fredlandry6170
    @fredlandry6170 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    It almost makes me cry and I’m an American, such a powerful anthem.

  • @tomgreaney1
    @tomgreaney1 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oh man, the only place to hear this is at a rugby match, when the music stops and 80,000 people continue singing is actually spine tingling… and absolutely unforgettable

  • @davidblair8212
    @davidblair8212 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm so proud to be Scottish watching this 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @loulou8456
    @loulou8456 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    I am so proud to be Scottish, especially when I hear our National Anthem. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @amsodoneworkingnow1978
      @amsodoneworkingnow1978 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not the official national anthem Scotland the brave is.

    • @AV-fo5de
      @AV-fo5de ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@amsodoneworkingnow1978 No, actually it's not.

    • @neilpeat7096
      @neilpeat7096 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amsodoneworkingnow1978 ​ Scotland does not have an official national anthem. Our parliament has never formally recognised one over another. At various times Scotland the Brave, Highland Cathedral and Flower of Scotland have been used. Flower of Scotland is used now in nearly every situation. Sporting events, big national events etc. I’d assume because it’s the easiest to sing, and it sounds the best.

    • @carolanneconnolly-brown6781
      @carolanneconnolly-brown6781 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ricky502 no we didnt, watch this space. In time the truth will come out about the last referendum

    • @chris-mc4dg
      @chris-mc4dg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ricky502 you on repeat sad little 🤡 you are

  • @wboyle9721
    @wboyle9721 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    The scottish national anthem is like having extra players on the field

    • @MySkyranger
      @MySkyranger 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Results would suggest otherwise

  • @buntysvintageemporium3632
    @buntysvintageemporium3632 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wee is Scottish and Irish. I'm half Scottish Half Irish Belfast born and bred but been in Scotland 22 years. Flower of Scotland brings a tear to my eye.

  • @hughtempleton8640
    @hughtempleton8640 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I'm a 61 year old scot and hearing our national anthem always gets me in the heart every time. ❤❤❤

    • @amsodoneworkingnow1978
      @amsodoneworkingnow1978 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not the official national anthem Scotland the brave is

    • @AV-fo5de
      @AV-fo5de ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amsodoneworkingnow1978 No, it isn't!!

    • @neilpeat7096
      @neilpeat7096 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amsodoneworkingnow1978 Scotland does not have an official national anthem. Our parliament has never formally recognised one over another. At various times Scotland the Brave, Highland Cathedral and Flower of Scotland have been used. Flower of Scotland is used now in nearly every situation. Sporting events, big national events etc. I’d assume because it’s the easiest to sing, and it sounds the best.

  • @bradseymore2467
    @bradseymore2467 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm a piper, and an American. This anthem is 2nd to me but the chills hit me every damn time!

  • @ront2424
    @ront2424 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    As an Australian with Scottish friends this sends shivers up my spine when you hear it at a rugby game. Absolute patriotism across the nation.

    • @davidmitchell2926
      @davidmitchell2926 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ricky502 maybe you should look up a book called the scottish empire by micheal fry. The scots where brutal bastards during the british empire. Why don’t you youtube mad mitch the last out post that should tell you how horrible the scot where how brutally disgusting.

    • @criostoirodriscoll3534
      @criostoirodriscoll3534 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Pagentary more like. They had their chance to show patriotism almost 10 years ago but choose to stay lucking Westminster's ringpiece

  • @Scottishgranny
    @Scottishgranny 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I’m a Scot who’s lived in South Africa for 42yrs and have goosebumps every time I hear this. I’ve also taught my 3 & 5 yrs old granddaughters the full song

  • @bunkyman8097
    @bunkyman8097 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bagpipes make me cry everytime. I don't care if they play happy birthday I cry. So emotional. Gets me deep.

  • @kaidonaldson117
    @kaidonaldson117 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a Scottish person and being At murrayfield and singing o flower of Scotland it is such an memorable experience and its an amazing atmosphere

  • @TheWizardOfTheFens
    @TheWizardOfTheFens ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’m an Englishman of Scottish descent on my fathers side. Great Grandad was a kilt wearing hard drinking scot who fought in the First World War and who was still alive when I was eighteen. Grandad who raised me had a piper tattoo on one arm and a pipe major on the other…anyway….I’m rambling. The sound of pipes and drums and the anthem is guaranteed to bring up emotion. Slainte.

  • @finnreid4448
    @finnreid4448 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Very proud to be a Scot, gives me goosebumps everyday time i hear our anthem. Great to see other countries respect and love as much as we do 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙💙

  • @keithewright
    @keithewright ปีที่แล้ว +9

    In case I missed it, the words are a reference to the First Scottish Wars of Independence and the Battle of Bannockburn which secured Scottish freedom for the next 400 years.

  • @annrabie7988
    @annrabie7988 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I may be born in England, but I love this song and get goosebumps everytime I hear it. Absolutely love music with bagpipes too. I must have Scottish ancestry somewhere in my genes. 🙂

  • @smokeandkippers
    @smokeandkippers ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I’m a proud Englishman but the Flower of Scotland always gives me goosebumps.

  • @jordanmuir9006
    @jordanmuir9006 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Still to this day that song gives me goosebumps

  • @marydoyle6254
    @marydoyle6254 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm from Edinburgh Scotland and I have grown up signing this 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxx thank you my friend xx

  • @katydaniels508
    @katydaniels508 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Hi from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I love the Scottish national anthem and I only ever get to hear it when I watch the Six Nations (rugby). You have to watch Scotland play rugby, it’s old school and I love it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @nigelpilgrim4232
      @nigelpilgrim4232 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ah but it's a bit out of date with its anti English lyrics !!!

    • @williamwilkes9873
      @williamwilkes9873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And they lose..........

    • @scottishsuzuki8132
      @scottishsuzuki8132 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m Scottish and I hate flower of scotland lol. I prefer Scotland the Brave or Highland Cathedral.

    • @brahnseer3512
      @brahnseer3512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is not the National Anthem of Scotland. There is no official National Anthem of Scotland.

    • @philipmilne9054
      @philipmilne9054 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brahnseer3512 who is the officiator?

  • @eddielmoss10
    @eddielmoss10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    John Allen is a Scottish international rugby player who also played for the Springboks. John was based in Durban and played provincial rugby for The Sharks. Around this time (1995/1998) The Sharks contributed in a big way to the Springboks squad, including John Allen. During his time at the Sharks,he taught the Team the words of Flower of Scotland. At one of the Springbok vs Scotland matches in Durban, all the Sharks members sang Flower of Scotland together with the Scottish team. What a brilliant display of respect. 🙏🙏🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @shadegate6660
    @shadegate6660 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've was at a Calcutta Cup match at Twickenham many years ago and still remember the Scots blowing the roof off the stands with their anthem. No fan segregation at rugby matches so the feeling of being in amongst it was awesome.

  • @KaeMae_
    @KaeMae_ ปีที่แล้ว +32

    😭😭😭 proud Scot here!!! This song does something to our gut. It makes our heart race. And our skin tingle. Saor Alba

    • @Liquid_Alchemy
      @Liquid_Alchemy ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi, American here! Just wanted share my love for your anthem. It is basically everything you need to know about the Scots summed up in a wee anthem. Proud, defiant, and possessing a long memory.

    • @buttonbasher6638
      @buttonbasher6638 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes indeed it does! Fellow Scot and Shetlander here and i can most certainly agree, it just hits all the buttons on the heart!

  • @bobbell4461
    @bobbell4461 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Its not an old song. Written in 1963 by the late Roy Williamson of the folk duo The Corrries. Roy was a musical genius both vocaly and instrumentallly with his playing partner Ronnie Browne. They ware great to hear and much of their music is online. Do check them out you will love it

    • @elizabethghent194
      @elizabethghent194 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Loved the Corries. Wonderful song.

    • @billyandrew
      @billyandrew ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most folk are unfamiliar with research and some even think it was written in the aftermath of the battle.
      😂😂😂
      Similarly, it's assumed _A Scottish Soldier_ (1960) and _Scotland the Brave_ (1911) were created back in the mists of time.

    • @graememckay9972
      @graememckay9972 ปีที่แล้ว

      Their song "food blues" is quite funny and apt.

    • @purple_rose7477
      @purple_rose7477 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I grew up listening to the corries. Brings back so many memories.

  • @mariancollins5685
    @mariancollins5685 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    As an English woman just want to say I love Flower of Scotland. Beautiful song for a beautiful country

    • @sunrayisdown1690
      @sunrayisdown1690 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which England treats as a colony !

    • @johntate5050
      @johntate5050 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sunrayisdown1690 Westminster treats it as a colony not England. get your facts right.

  • @laird109able
    @laird109able ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Its the wee small hours here and i came across this video, cannot get through our anthem without a tear. So proud to be Scots...whas like us, damn few and their awe deed .. soar Alba

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex ปีที่แล้ว +79

    You'll always hear the best anthem singing at huge sporting events - especially rugby!

  • @davidanderson2102
    @davidanderson2102 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To be Scottish and to see the appreciation regarding,our pride, patriotism ,thanks for the love
    Flower of Scotland at Murray field brings out pride like no other but to give the states there national anthem love CHRIS STAPLETON superbowl national anthem,GREATEST RENDITION EVER

  • @Stuart_Cox1969
    @Stuart_Cox1969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one, big HELLO from Edinburgh, Scotland.

  • @mikefish4450
    @mikefish4450 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been in Florida the past 38 years I miss my country of SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @beadheed1984
    @beadheed1984 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    being in the stadium, being part of this is moving. ive never made through the entire song there without tearing up. im tearing up right now just thinking about it. its the 2nd verse when the piper finishes, singing as one. its unbelievable that for so long we were losing a lot of rugby matches because i feel like i could jump over a building i'm so fired up after it.

  • @steveblog1
    @steveblog1 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Every time I hear my nation’s anthem, the hairs on my neck stand up. Saor Alba! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @amsodoneworkingnow1978
      @amsodoneworkingnow1978 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not the official national anthem Scotland the brave is

    • @steveblog1
      @steveblog1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amsodoneworkingnow1978 There is no official anthem, as no such decision was ever made by a devolved Scottish government.
      It is widely accepted however, that FoS is the anthem and is performed at most international sporting events accordingly.

  • @jonathanwetherell3609
    @jonathanwetherell3609 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When I was a student in the mid 70s, I saw this performed by a duo, The Corries. One half of that group wrote this in1965. Never heard it performed better than the composer. They can be found on TH-cam.

  • @charlesdailly7835
    @charlesdailly7835 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm not a historian but for me the Flower of Scotland means it's people who fought for it's freedom. Although the word flower is singular I interpret it as for example like the "cream of the crop". Therefore the flower of Scotland for me reperesents collectively the many patriots who died for Scotland . The song references a battle with Edward king of England in which
    Edward was defeated which can only be Bannockburn when Edward II was defeated by Robert the Bruce

    • @jimlyon7276
      @jimlyon7276 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Indeed ! Both "Scots Wha Hae" & "Flower of Scotland" are about the Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 - SAOR ALBA GU BRATH !

    • @helenllama
      @helenllama 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jimlyon7276Scots Wha Hae is Battle of Stirling Bridge. It is about William Wallace, and the Wars of Independence that also involve Bannockburn

    • @hezzasings2613
      @hezzasings2613 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​@@helenllama actually Scots Wha Hae was Bannockburn Rabbie Burns wrote it in the form of a speech given by Robert The Bruce to the tune of Hey Tuttie Tatie which they played before they went into battle at Bannockburn

  • @almarmartin1143
    @almarmartin1143 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    God bless Scotland love from Glasgow

  • @KONIG_COD
    @KONIG_COD ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Will always be patriotic to Scotland my home my life my family nothing beats it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @paullangan193
    @paullangan193 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best moment ever was when Scotland played England in England. The English were starting to sing there Anthem "Swing low". Even though there were fewer Scots in the stands the Scots started to sing the flower of Scotland and Drowned out the English. As a Scot that was awesome!!!!

  • @Liquid_Alchemy
    @Liquid_Alchemy ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As an American, I think Flower of Scotland and La Marseillaise are two epic National Anthems. I know both by heart and love singing them every time there's a World Cup or Euro Cup... Well, at least La Marseillaise that is..

  • @MargaretGalletly
    @MargaretGalletly ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Being Scottish by birth, there's not another National Anthem like it. There is a real story to it. We may be a small country but we're big at heart...always and proud. Yes "WEE" is Scottish for small.

  • @mickcuthbert8792
    @mickcuthbert8792 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The passion in our singing comes from our forefathers and as OUR anthem states we can forgive but we never forget. Jacob's pillow.

  • @bradwilliams4919
    @bradwilliams4919 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I never knew the history of the Scots and England until I visited Scotland in 1998. Our American teachers let us down. Yet, my Scottish friends knew more about America than I, an American, did!!

    • @amsodoneworkingnow1978
      @amsodoneworkingnow1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      America is infamous for not teaching anything about other history ththan its own.

    • @xbdgames6355
      @xbdgames6355 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm an American now living in Scotland. The US lied to us and failed us all on many things 😂😂
      This place is so special and I truly feel at home

  • @scottferguson48
    @scottferguson48 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for a great channel. The word . Wee means little in Scotland. Love from Scotland

  • @tracypark1088
    @tracypark1088 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    We are a small country but we have a huge heart & love for Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @ForAllLifesAdventures
    @ForAllLifesAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am a proud Scot and I miss Scotland and I will return when we get independence 🙏

    • @chickwood3883
      @chickwood3883 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha, a proud scot and he doesn't even stay here , stay where you are ,as independence won't be here anytime soon , from a proud scot and brit 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chickwood3883 sure buddy, sure. Keep telling yourself that and grasping onto the myth and embers of the U.K. colonialism. Try and get out more.

    • @chickwood3883
      @chickwood3883 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Typical stereotype scot , move away then cry that they love the place , go out a lot let you know , holidays will do me , have family who I wouldn't leave my country of birth for , why don't you come home and fight for your independence if you care that much 😉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

    • @ForAllLifesAdventures
      @ForAllLifesAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chickwood3883 no problem lad. Yoon

  • @maxmacdonald4440
    @maxmacdonald4440 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    It is a song full of pride, hurt, and hope, all shared together. I always crack up when I sing it and Im not ashamed of it

  • @normalynn861
    @normalynn861 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It's even better and far more emotional in person. I live within walking distance of Murrayfield and can hear it sung from my house on match days. We are a proud nation.

    • @johntate5050
      @johntate5050 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a very narcissistic one.

  • @David_Bruce10
    @David_Bruce10 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very proud to be Scottish and love our national anthem the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I get goosebumps whenever I here it

  • @judithwilson3561
    @judithwilson3561 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My late father in law was Scottish, he would stand and salute to Flower of Scotland, and he loved the bagpipes. He had a piper for his funeral

  • @marksenior77
    @marksenior77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm fae Edinburgh and everytime i hear the bagpipes and this song coming, the hairs allover my body stand up....love Scotland ❤❤❤❤

  • @chezzyg8659
    @chezzyg8659 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should hear us now lol. There's a fire in our bellies and hearts. No matter what proud of our wee country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @shermanhatch2716
    @shermanhatch2716 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m both Scottish and Irish but mostly Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸 and as an American also this I so patriotic I love it! “SCOTLAND THE BRAVE”

  • @andrewobrien6671
    @andrewobrien6671 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Half Acottish and it always makes me proud, It is always better when they have bagpiper on the roof of the stadium. Stunning

  • @william893
    @william893 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm scottish born and bread I'm still living in Scotland it's absolutely amazing to hear this at Merryfield in Edinburgh

  • @christopherwoolnough2160
    @christopherwoolnough2160 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The Edward they refer to is King Edward 1st. Was known as Hammer of the Scots. He Died 1305 AD.

    • @NorthDownReader
      @NorthDownReader ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "The Edward they refer to is King Edward 1st. Was known as Hammer of the Scots. He Died 1305 AD"
      But Bannockburn was in 1314, where the Scots beat Edward 2nd. You mixed up your Edwards.

    • @gigmcsweeney8566
      @gigmcsweeney8566 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It's Edward II they're referring to.

    • @christopherwoolnough2160
      @christopherwoolnough2160 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@gigmcsweeney8566 : Edward 2nd. Was it really. Thank you for your correction, Will update my brain files. 😊👍

    • @scotland638
      @scotland638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was his son who got defeated at Bannockburn in 1314.

  • @davidmacdonald5820
    @davidmacdonald5820 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I am Scottish and have been lucky to get to a few International Scottish games. The atmosphere is Brilliant especially when the pipers stop playing and the crowd sing the next verse without music. Awesome 👍

  • @lorrainehamilton5051
    @lorrainehamilton5051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flower of Scotland at Murrayfield...would bring tears to a glass eye!

  • @Mamawaffa
    @Mamawaffa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤Flower Of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 My Bonnie home♥️♥️♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Shoutout to all from Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @TwistedTiara
    @TwistedTiara ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I lived on the west coast of Scotland for 6 years all in, 1 year in Gourock, and 5 in Greenock. I adore Scotland. I used to work in the Horseshoe Bar and this was sung every week on karaoke, I love it.

    • @cammymoodie2836
      @cammymoodie2836 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Was working in greenock earlier today still a shitehole tbh 🤣

    • @TwistedTiara
      @TwistedTiara ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cammymoodie2836ya not wrong there hinny 🤣🤣

    • @jamiehughes5751
      @jamiehughes5751 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TwistedTiara wipe your feet on the way out

    • @TwistedTiara
      @TwistedTiara ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamiehughes5751no

    • @billyandrew
      @billyandrew ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Horseshoe Bar, Glesga?

  • @alangordon4563
    @alangordon4563 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm proud to be Scottish and always get goosebumps when I hear the Scottish National Anthem.
    Wee is Scottish for small or little.
    Loved your video

    • @alangordon4563
      @alangordon4563 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ricky502 if that's what they want then that's what they want..

  • @joyceharkin3641
    @joyceharkin3641 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love that a whole crowd can sing with a very definite Scottish accent!!!

  • @justintime1307
    @justintime1307 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Scotsman this absolutely makes your heart burst with the atmosphere at a home game of Scottish rugby at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh.
    The only other time I've had the same feeling is a march into home barracks for The Royal Scots while marching behind the Drums and Pipes of the Royal Scots sadly amalgamated into 1st Scots now. Will always be the First Of Foot to me

  • @Hava744
    @Hava744 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What I love about the princess royal is that when she is at Murrayfield sings along .

  • @TheScottmitch5
    @TheScottmitch5 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Proud to be Scottish

  • @hellsbellsmichelle
    @hellsbellsmichelle ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should listen to the 2016 Scottish Cup Final singing "Sunshine on Leith". That's a moment. That's patriotism. That's Scotland.

  • @themaskedcookie0
    @themaskedcookie0 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love how interested you are in this it really makes me happy to see people actually care about the UK/Scotland in the US, usually Americans say no Queen and some sick bastards talk abt 9/11

  • @stephenhogg2472
    @stephenhogg2472 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As a very proud Scotsman I can attest that there’s no better feeling than being in Murrayfield singing our national anthem. If watching the match in a pub the same happens Saor Alba.

  • @cjc201
    @cjc201 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm Irish with Scottish Father and grandparents , the Scottish national anthem is the best in my opinion.

    • @xb2856
      @xb2856 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am the opposite, scottish with irish mother and grandparents. I agree but ireland has better rebel songs

  • @ayshaclaireo3176
    @ayshaclaireo3176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to listen to the full anthem love it all xxx

  • @Paul-vn5ey
    @Paul-vn5ey 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I am Scottish and I thank you all for you're beautiful comments on my countries anthem.
    Yes the word wee is a Scottish word and does mean something small
    Many thanks everyone

  • @craigy8559
    @craigy8559 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Proud be be scottish . I Always get goose bumps singing or listening to FLOWER OF SCOTLAND...love the welsh too singing there national anthem

  • @alisonscott1469
    @alisonscott1469 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    thanks for reacting to my homeland -Scotland’s national anthem it’s so patriotic and powerful especially before a rugby or football game. We might not qualify for the world cup etc very much but we can put on a show and sing up proudly. The atmosphere is amazing. Thanks again Take care 😘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @cammymoodie2836
      @cammymoodie2836 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The atmosphere is electric. Hi from Glasgow

  • @jonsant7232
    @jonsant7232 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm English by birth but I absolutely love this anthem 'flower of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿' this is a wonderful version but have a listen to Amy MacDonald singing it, it gives me goosebumps... Cheers mate

    • @jimlyon7276
      @jimlyon7276 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nah, THE best version is the 2nd one by THE CORRIES!