O Flower of Scotland

Here is a famous Scottish song, words and music: Roy Williamson (1936-l990.) Originally performed by the Corries, which is recorded and sung by many now, including Hunting McCleod who performed at a recent Highland Games I attended. "As with a number of other Scottish patriotic songs, the lyrics commemorate the defeat of Edward II at Bannockburn in 1314." Modern History Sourcebook

O Flower of Scotland

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
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again

Those days are passed 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

Scotland's (unofficial) National Anthem. The Flower of Scotland is the official anthem of the Scottish Football Team and the Scottish Rugby Team.

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