What are the emblems of Scotland?
The Scottish thistle is the best known Scottish Emblem. Found this for you: The thistle inspired Scotland’s own order of knighthood – The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle. Tradition has it that the order was founded in 809 by Achaiuys, King of the Scots, to honour St. Andrew. Having fallen out of use, the order was given new life by King James V in 1540. Also found this: SCOTLAND’S GEMS – condensed from the July, 1998 issue of The Scottish Banner GARNET: Of the quartz family, the garnet found in Scotland is most commonly red, brownish-red or black. To be regarded as “gems”, garnets should be blood red or the colour of wine. Among the Persians, it was the royal stone. AGATE: Common in many districts, its multi-coloured layers are sometimes wavy or banded. If you keep one in your mouth, it will appease a raging thirst. It bestows great strength and a glowing complexion. Wearers are eloquent and graceful, gaining the favours of both heaven and earth. SAPPHIRE: The gemstone
