I’m English and I appreciate that the Scottish still see us as the old enemy it shows the importance of their sacrifices At bannock burn for Scottish independence, meanwhile I’m here scratching my head wondering why out of our best hymns like rule Britannia, land of hope and glory and Jerusalem we end up using god save the king as our national anthem…I mean it just doesn’t stir the heart as the other three songs do
I remember seeing a video where Scotland were playing Germany in Dortmund I believe. The entire German crowd stayed quiet while the Scots sang. When they finished, the Germans gave them a huge round of applause. You should here the Welsh national anthem next. That's spine shivering.
I'm Scottish and this triggers something deep in us. We're a proud nation and passionate people, but have no fear - be nice and we are the warmest people you'll ever meet.
The anthem was originally a folk song written and performed by The Corries (who are awesome also!). Have a search for "Corries - Flower of Scotland (1975)" to see how it was originally performed.
The lyrics describe the victory of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, over Edward II, King of England, at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Owing to its historical basis in the Wars of Scottish independence, the song urges contemporary Scots to rise again as an independent nation and remember the day their ancestors deterred Edward's English invaders. So it's perfect for stirring up our emotions in the pre-match sing song -- Especially when the Opponent is England ... LOL!
If you ain't born, bred, and believe in Scotland, you will never understand the fire this burns in your heart. Saor Alba Gu brath 🏴🏴🏴🏴🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
A feeling of Nostalgia when we see our mountains and hills, knowing our very ancestors walked the same hills and took in the same views..loved our country so much they died for it. Scotland the most beautiful loved country in the whole world we are so lucky 🤍
When they say we fought agenst him, people shout AGENST WHO, then Edwards army they then shout BASTARD. Yep even in our anthum we curse, its in our DNA.
The fact that it was Scotland versus England was significant in the patriotic atmosphere as the lyrics are about Scotland defeating England at the battle of Bannockburn and sending King Edward homeward tae think again. This battle was featured in Braveheart. As a proud Scot, this rendition gave me chills.
As no-one else seems to have mentioned it, I’ll point out that there is a verse missing from this rendition. It’s the second verse and it goes: 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 him Proud Edwards army And sent them homeward Tae think again.
@@davidmalone4580 You then repeat verse 1 after verse 3, lol. The games wouldn't get started if we sang the full version, lol. " 2 verses is just right when in the crowd belting your heart out
Always admired Scottish culture.Went there 40 years ago. I think it has something to do with the rebellious nature of the people. Not always fully united untill attacked then heaven help the invader.
Theres a reason we always get good comments on our anthem.... Especially from commonwealth countries .its because we are technically in a soft fight for independence....
I’m glad you liked it Alan,I used to play the tenor drum in my local pipe band,every time I hear the pipes it reaches right down into my soul and makes me cry like a baby 😆👍🏼🏴
Don't say this lightly or as a scot with bias.. probably theeee most important cultural anthem in the entire world..its so introspective while being almost a war cry.... Its a special anthem... Its the introspective part that makes ot so special.. no one should ever be less than.... ❤
@@eldoofthe3rd And? That makes your mum Scottish and your dad English. You are not half anything, that's a nonsense, American concept . D.N.A. doesn't make you a citizen, it merely points to your family heritage/ancestry, which you claim has both Scots and English relevance.
I love the pride that is shown from the crowd and the players as one, I'm english and I can't say I have as much pride as I used to when singing our national anthem, as we now say king rather than queen. For some strange reason it just doesn't hit the same.
at matches you might also hear Loch Lomond, Scotland the Brave, Caledonia, Donald Where's Yer Troosers, Dark Island, 500 Miles, Tartan Army,and the traditional Yes Sir I Can Boogie
Caledonia was my dad's funeral song because he took us to the last night of Celtic Connections every year. He also took me to lost of Scotland rugby games at Murrayfield and abroad. Happy memories ❤
I’m proud to be English , proud of my country but I know where my family comes from and Scotland is a big part of that, this nation anthem is massive for me and passionate whenever it’s played
Hello Alan. They are very passionate up north of the border. As David Bowie said in a message to the Brit awards, they are loved for who they are. Many elsewhere in UK trace their ancestors from there, a bit like your country.
I don't stand here as a Scottish man understanding the song in full because my learning about Scottish history n school was very poor, but like an American saluting an American flag am proud of my wee nation called Scotland and love flower of Scotland.
as a scotsman i love watching people react to this, but sadly it isn't actually our national anthem we don't have an official anthem we aren't allowed one, so flower of Scotland and Scotland the brave have become the unofficial anthems that we perform at events because no one tells us scots what we can and cannot sing.
Halo`. Ciamar a tha thu? From a wee Scottish Lass from the Highlands. Thank you for taking time to look at our culture. We are a friendly bunch and happy to help anyone, but, "don't take the pis." Because we are very feisty lol....our country is very old, steeped in culture snd history. Its been hundreds of years since the treaty was signed between Scotland and England. Many Scots never accepted the agreement and lives were lost over it. The Establishment in England is arrogant, ignorant and treats Scottish Citizens poorly imo, so many of us want Independence. We can live and work together but we are a seperate country with our own laws, traditions and resources. I look forward to independence soon. In the Scottish constitutional tradition, the people are sovereign. This means that the ultimate source of political power should be people in Scotland themselves, and that those who exercise power should do so on their behalf and with their consent. That is not case with Westminster I am afraid. I do not have issues with England only their awful Parliament. Imo there is Corruption, lies, theft of resources, such as oil, water and now our wind farms to convert into electricity. We are a forward thinking nation that has produced many Innovations. Past and present. A very good educational system that support learning and development, NHS that gives us free national health, education and many more benefits. We are a country on its own and should be respected for that. I love to travel, meet new people, cultures and open to new ideas but I would never leave this beautiful country permanently. Alba gu bràth. Come visit. ❤
Its the acapella.. even as a scot i understand yhe power there... Ps.. kust as an aside this anthem is available as a full track.. no accapella and honestly its even more beautiful
National anthems are mainly played and at International sporting events . It's an opportunity for all the Nations that make up the Uk. to show their pride in their own Country and they are sung enthusiastically . It makes the occasions special .
When Doddie Weir was told he wad in the Scottish Rugby team, he was handed the words of "Flower of Scotland" and was told he must learn it or he was off the team.
Have a listen to our famous Singer/Songwriter Dougie McLean's Caledonia. He also wrote The Gael which I understand the American Marines listen to before go off into action...
I think we're loved no matter where we go. Win or lose the tartan army are here for the atmosphere and the good times. We respect every country we visit and we're very passionate people 💪 we aw ken oor national teams shite but the troops will be there regardless singing. Unfortunately the same can't be said about our national neighbours 😏 but that's nothing new
As English, I'm sure Scots and Welsh and Irish won't give a shit, but I've always envied them their national anthems. I feel more British then English, but take pride in the culture, history, attitudes, beauty of the Celtic nations. I'm sorry we've been such bastards.
There's a lot of call and response in our national anthem - such as 'fought against him'.. 'Against who?' Or 'bastards!!' after the line 'stood against him'
A great one is the Welsh ''Yma o Hyd'' by Dafydd Iwan. If you get the video with the lyrics it's great to sing along to. Even I can sing the chorus and I'm not Welsh!
As a Scot i agree with post below v But football - soccer is our no 1 Sport Scots love and in recent European Championships held in Germany many thousands upon thousands of Scottish people descended on Germany inc Pipes / drums bagpipers etc and marched through city of Cologne in Germany onto the game with many tourists taking pics etc ..Look up recent footage seen via you tube its much louder and better . Was first big tournment Scotland we have qualified for in 28 yrs . American people should sing their anthem also at any big sporting event . Awe the best bud in the Usa 👍
This is a decent version of the national anthem being sung, but may I suggest, watching the video of it being sung in Scotland v England 150th testimonial football (soccer) match, spine tingling stuff
Flower of scotland @ Hampden park vs germany with the Red hot chilli pipers is brilliant as the football fans sing with a bit more intensity than the rugby fans. Another great one is when Ronnie Brown sang it v Italy, they played the braveheart speech before it and the atmosphere was different class, the italians looked scared 😅 New background is 🔥🔥
As an Englishman I can perfectly see how much this song means to my brothers to the north and it's an incredibly stiring song. That said, I lament that its patriotism is based on an anti-English and anti-Union sentiment (celebrating the 1314 victory over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn and calling for Scotland to rise again against England) and so I prefer Scotland the Brave. But hey, my opinion doesn't matter to the Scots but just thought I'd give a thought from south of the border
It's a pity your own anthem GSTK has a verse about crushing the Scots (I'll grant you it's verse 6 and nobody get that far) "Lord grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush, God Save the King." Referencing the same historical period.
I love my country, but im sensible enough to doubt my love, and i love my English neighbours, and the Welsh, and the Irish who have a special place in my heart. Those days of hate are gone now, and should remain in the past 😊
Great wee video. Check out Glasgow Rangers v Hibernian in cup final from 2016 I think it was. Hibs won and the fans sang a Proclaimer song Sunshine On Leith. Gives ya goosebumps. Daz fi Scotland
Was written by the Corries a scittish folk singer , fun fact his singing partner didnt think this song he write would amount to anything!!!!❤🏴🏴
“And fought and died for your wee bit hill and glen” basically leads back to the Scottish independence wars around 1296, it essentially means that we battled for our own land that England were trying to claim as their own. If you look back at the history of Scotland you’ll see how we battled with England to claim our country as our own At the time, (proud) Edward was the king of England and was a tyrant, he wanted to claim the whole country as his own, but he also wanted to get rid of the Scot’s. But we battled and won our country from England and basically sent them packing back home! This song was originally a “pop”song brought out in the 60s which slowly became our national anthem. The music cuts and if references “ those days are past now, and in the past they must remain” This song was clearly out years and years after the battles. But the song rings the importance of our nation as Scottish folk and how we’ll always be Scottish, it will always be our land, and how the English should never forget that we are our own nation. They’ll never take Scotland again. If they ever tried, well good luck to them! Scots live on now peacefully with the rest of the UK but we will never forget our historic battles. We’re a passionate nation who are so proud of our heritage. Every time I hear this song it makes the hairs on my arms stand and my eyes well up. It’s truly beautiful and makes me so proud to be Scottish.
As a proud Scot myself Flower of Scotland sends titles down my spine every time I hear it. Even though I now live in another part of the UK where two of my three kids were born and all three were raised, they all know Closer of Scotland of by heart. Other than my obvious biased favourite anthem from UK countries I'd suggest you take a look at Wales. Ps. Sad to hear that "Old glory" no longer commands as much respect as it used to. That's rough man, college kids getting their brainwashing from bitter leftist faculties are playing a part.🇬🇧🇺🇸
Try the French national anthem the Marseillaise - wow it is passionate and the words come from their Revolution. Try rugby match against the English, enjoy!!
Oddly we think of.the Americans as flag shaggers knocking out the star spangled banner at the drop of the hat. We use the anthems for international matches only, maybe some finals.
Maybe the difference in reverence towards anthems has something to do with their place in the different societies. In the US I gather that the national anthem is used everywhere and might lose it's impact a bit. Here in Scotland (and the UK as a whole) the various anthems arent really used as much and their main use is at sporting events like this, it's rarer and one of the few places where people feel comfortable belting out the song like this.
We can sing the others during the game, and their all ours!!!! I'm English and I will always support our united brethren in their matches against other nations
There's a clear message here... A wee bit hill and glen is worth dying over because it's oor wee bit of hill and glen... Could be argued it wasn't worth it...and yes.. probably not but it was ours...
A lang lang time ago,midwinter eh think,eh remember snow,when in flew an angel an telt him so,you wach yersel tanight fir love may grow,Unknown to the lad but known to all,tanight wis the night his heart would fall...it goes on for abit but i wrote a poem for ma buds wedding,his wife Sarah told me he cried at the end when he was reading it in his house haha i didn't want it at the wedding because my brother was best man so it was just for them 😊
Ironically, the Scottish Regiments were a huge part of the British Army during the wars of the British Empire. When Scots joined the army for economic reasons. Today about about a fifth of the Scots live and work in England.
How is this ironic. England and Scotland gave up their individual sovereign rights in 1707. However, unlike England, Scotland's population didn't agree to it. Which isn't a surprise, seeing at that time (the early 18th century) France & Scotland were threatening to invade England once and for all. England's politicians bribed Scotland's political representatives into what is now a hostage situation where Scots are denied their democratic right to choose their own political path.
And most of our Scottish regiments were disbanded or amalgamated in recent years! Now known as 1Scots, 2Scots and so on. I dislike that as it takes away our heritage.
if you listen at certain points you'll hear the crowed sing when there are no words that is the unofficial lyrics, first one is just after stood against them and we sing against who, then the second one is after king Edwards army we sing bastards
Are you aware of the unofficial lines that weren't subtitled in that clip? After "and stood against them" there is clearly a two word bark from the crowd that isn't technically in the song (but almost always is in the song) and after "Proud Edward's army" there's also a two syllable word but not shouted by quite as many of the crowd.
@@tracymuckle8512 I think you might have misheard. As far as I know the unofficial line is " 'gainst who?" a contraction of "against who?" and the next bit is usually a derogatory term aimed at the "proud army" who fought (and lost) under Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
It's about kicking the English out of Scotland. The English talk about crushing "rebellious Scots" which has now been removed from the national Anthem.
Thanks for showing my national anthem, much love from Scotland xx
Bagpipes always reduce me to tears and give me goosebumps. I have no idea why. Love this song. Best wishes from Scotland.
It doesn't matter how many times I hear that song, I get goosebumps every time and my heart fills with pride.
I’m English and I appreciate that the Scottish still see us as the old enemy it shows the importance of their sacrifices At bannock burn for Scottish independence, meanwhile I’m here scratching my head wondering why out of our best hymns like rule Britannia, land of hope and glory and Jerusalem we end up using god save the king as our national anthem…I mean it just doesn’t stir the heart as the other three songs do
I Vow To Thee My Country can honestly make me cry with emotion
Honestly, England should use God Save the King as a Royal Anthem and use another as their national anthem like the other commonwealth Realm countries.
It’s not even an English national anthem. It’s the GB national anthem.
England shouldn't even be allowed to use God save the King because it is the British national anthem.
@@garymcatear822 Totally agree, so many people from Wales and Scotland do not respect it because of that
I remember seeing a video where Scotland were playing Germany in Dortmund I believe. The entire German crowd stayed quiet while the Scots sang. When they finished, the Germans gave them a huge round of applause.
You should here the Welsh national anthem next. That's spine shivering.
The very best, it's cool because only us can understand it.
@@philjones45 You do get lyrics on the screen you know! Gives away all your secrets. 😀
You shouldn't play Welsh songs. Welsh people can't sing.
OK! OK! I'm lying through my teeth. Oh boy can the Welsh sing!
@@margaretnicol3423 the translation is ALWAYS wrong!
@@philjones45 It's the same with all translations. They're never quite right but they give the gist of what the song's about.
I'm English and they're talking about sending an English army home. Flower of Scotland gives me chills man, incredible national anthem.
Stood with the Scots in Murrayfield a couple of times as an Englishman and I agree. They are singing about their nation, not their monarch.
As a regular at Murray field for the last 6 years, this without doubt always causes goosebumps.
I'm tearing up here. Flower of Scotland always hits my feelings
I am not Scottish, but that song always brings a lump to my, superb.
I'm Scottish and this triggers something deep in us. We're a proud nation and passionate people, but have no fear - be nice and we are the warmest people you'll ever meet.
"Laugh with us, not at us".
The anthem was originally a folk song written and performed by The Corries (who are awesome also!). Have a search for "Corries - Flower of Scotland (1975)" to see how it was originally performed.
The lyrics describe the victory of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, over Edward II, King of England, at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Owing to its historical basis in the Wars of Scottish independence, the song urges contemporary Scots to rise again as an independent nation and remember the day their ancestors deterred Edward's English invaders.
So it's perfect for stirring up our emotions in the pre-match sing song -- Especially when the Opponent is England ... LOL!
If you ain't born, bred, and believe in Scotland, you will never understand the fire this burns in your heart. Saor Alba Gu brath 🏴🏴🏴🏴🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
A history of exemplary resistance in the face of sure defeat , we stand still . 🏴
A feeling of Nostalgia when we see our mountains and hills, knowing our very ancestors walked the same hills and took in the same views..loved our country so much they died for it. Scotland the most beautiful loved country in the whole world we are so lucky 🤍
Well I''m an Irishman so our fire burns much harder than yours.
Bread?!
@@gilly9430 that's how we spell bred in Scotland
When they say we fought agenst him, people shout AGENST WHO, then Edwards army they then shout BASTARD. Yep even in our anthum we curse, its in our DNA.
Yes you will hear that at 1:40
Never knew that, always wondered. Must be at the matches.
The fact that it was Scotland versus England was significant in the patriotic atmosphere as the lyrics are about Scotland defeating England at the battle of Bannockburn and sending King Edward homeward tae think again. This battle was featured in Braveheart. As a proud Scot, this rendition gave me chills.
Bannockburn was Robert the Bruce. Braveheart was William Wallace at Stirling Bridge.
Yes!@@helenllama
As no-one else seems to have mentioned it, I’ll point out that there is a verse missing from this rendition. It’s the second verse and it goes:
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 him
Proud Edwards army
And sent them homeward
Tae think again.
Alba Gu bragh
@@davidmalone4580 You then repeat verse 1 after verse 3, lol. The games wouldn't get started if we sang the full version, lol. " 2 verses is just right when in the crowd belting your heart out
Always admired Scottish culture.Went there 40 years ago. I think it has something to do with the rebellious nature of the people. Not always fully united untill attacked then heaven help the invader.
I live between the airport and Murrayfield Stadium so I get to see the fly over on match days :) Been in that crowd a few times.
Theres a reason we always get good comments on our anthem.... Especially from commonwealth countries .its because we are technically in a soft fight for independence....
I’m glad you liked it Alan,I used to play the tenor drum in my local pipe band,every time I hear the pipes it reaches right down into my soul and makes me cry like a baby 😆👍🏼🏴
When I was little I use to think the poor English kept being sent their ‘homework’ to think through again! 😂
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Very underrated comment!
As someone from scotland the song means alot to us and i thank u from the bottom of my jeart for listening to our song
Thank you sir I felt my heart fill with pride , not just for my country but for all humanity.
The Welsh Anthem is always a good one to listen to
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadua Is my favourite anthem. From a Scotsman. With Welsh family. Gwlad. Cymru am byth.
When I hear The Flower Of Scotland it just hits me in the feels.
Flower of Scotland was recorded and released the group "The Corries" (Roy Williamson and Ronnie Browne) in 1969 and was written by Roy Williamson.
scotland and wales anthems are amazing
Don't say this lightly or as a scot with bias.. probably theeee most important cultural anthem in the entire world..its so introspective while being almost a war cry.... Its a special anthem... Its the introspective part that makes ot so special.. no one should ever be less than.... ❤
Most people think this is an old traditional song but it’s not. It was written in the 1960s by Scottish folk group the Corries
Being half Scottish and half English ill always stand proud when this anthem plays... Forever Scotland
You're not half Scottish. You're of Scots descent..
@@Mark-Haddow Mom from paisley dad from Coventry
@@eldoofthe3rd
And?
That makes your mum Scottish and your dad English. You are not half anything, that's a nonsense, American concept . D.N.A. doesn't make you a citizen, it merely points to your family heritage/ancestry, which you claim has both Scots and English relevance.
You are a bit harsh there.@@Mark-Haddow
I love the pride that is shown from the crowd and the players as one, I'm english and I can't say I have as much pride as I used to when singing our national anthem, as we now say king rather than queen. For some strange reason it just doesn't hit the same.
Hardly surprising.....the late \|Queen was on the throne for so long.....she is still missed.
at matches you might also hear Loch Lomond, Scotland the Brave, Caledonia, Donald Where's Yer Troosers, Dark Island, 500 Miles, Tartan Army,and the traditional Yes Sir I Can Boogie
Caledonia was my dad's funeral song because he took us to the last night of Celtic Connections every year. He also took me to lost of Scotland rugby games at Murrayfield and abroad. Happy memories ❤
Caledonia is another good one.
I’m proud to be English , proud of my country but I know where my family comes from and Scotland is a big part of that, this nation anthem is massive for me and passionate whenever it’s played
Maybe get the boots of the scots necks n give us our independents we March for it every year
Hello Alan. They are very passionate up north of the border. As David Bowie said in a message to the Brit awards, they are loved for who they are. Many elsewhere in UK trace their ancestors from there, a bit like your country.
I don't stand here as a Scottish man understanding the song in full because my learning about Scottish history n school was very poor, but like an American saluting an American flag am proud of my wee nation called Scotland and love flower of Scotland.
We were not allowed to be taught the history in school.....that has changed now.
That makes me so proud to be a Scot,spine tingling
Highland cathedral and the lone piper at the end of the Edinburgh tattoo
as a scotsman i love watching people react to this, but sadly it isn't actually our national anthem we don't have an official anthem we aren't allowed one, so flower of Scotland and Scotland the brave have become the unofficial anthems that we perform at events because no one tells us scots what we can and cannot sing.
It may not be an official Anthem but I will always regard it as one. Will sing it with pride every time
Im Scottish and its always sung before the Scotland plays Rugby. Goosebumps evertime.
Halo`. Ciamar a tha thu? From a wee Scottish Lass from the Highlands. Thank you for taking time to look at our culture. We are a friendly bunch and happy to help anyone, but, "don't take the pis." Because we are very feisty lol....our country is very old, steeped in culture snd history. Its been hundreds of years since the treaty was signed between Scotland and England. Many Scots never accepted the agreement and lives were lost over it. The Establishment in England is arrogant, ignorant and treats Scottish Citizens poorly imo, so many of us want Independence. We can live and work together but we are a seperate country with our own laws, traditions and resources. I look forward to independence soon. In the Scottish constitutional tradition, the people are sovereign. This means that the ultimate source of political power should be people in Scotland themselves, and that those who exercise power should do so on their behalf and with their consent. That is not case with Westminster I am afraid. I do not have issues with England only their awful Parliament. Imo there is Corruption, lies, theft of resources, such as oil, water and now our wind farms to convert into electricity. We are a forward thinking nation that has produced many Innovations. Past and present. A very good educational system that support learning and development, NHS that gives us free national health, education and many more benefits. We are a country on its own and should be respected for that. I love to travel, meet new people, cultures and open to new ideas but I would never leave this beautiful country permanently. Alba gu bràth. Come visit. ❤
I love going to Murryfield for the Rugby that atmosphere is amazing when the anthem comes on. So loud and proud.
Just caught sight of my Cousin in tbe Scotland Team
Its the acapella.. even as a scot i understand yhe power there... Ps.. kust as an aside this anthem is available as a full track.. no accapella and honestly its even more beautiful
Standing up at murrayfield and singing flower of Scotland is just an amazing moment
Always gives me goosebumps and makes you proud ❤🏴🏴
National anthems are mainly played and at International sporting events . It's an opportunity for all the Nations that make up the Uk. to show their pride in their own Country and they are sung enthusiastically . It makes the occasions special .
But the English are stuck with the boring God save the king as an anthem.
England don't have a national Anthem, they use the anthem of the Commonwealth 😂😂😂 it's lame.
best atmosphere in the world to be at a rugby match at murreyfield Scotland put there heart in everything they play for in rugby
When Doddie Weir was told he wad in the Scottish Rugby team, he was handed the words of "Flower of Scotland" and was told he must learn it or he was off the team.
Have a listen to our famous Singer/Songwriter Dougie McLean's Caledonia. He also wrote The Gael which I understand the American Marines listen to before go off into action...
I think we're loved no matter where we go. Win or lose the tartan army are here for the atmosphere and the good times. We respect every country we visit and we're very passionate people 💪 we aw ken oor national teams shite but the troops will be there regardless singing. Unfortunately the same can't be said about our national neighbours 😏 but that's nothing new
Boys will be boys at the matches.
Scotland is gods country.. god bless her ❤
Probably the only anthem in the world that has an unofficial side anthem engrained into the main anthem.. hard to hear it but it's there
good choice. Rugby is a very patriotic game in Europe.
As English, I'm sure Scots and Welsh and Irish won't give a shit, but I've always envied them their national anthems. I feel more British then English, but take pride in the culture, history, attitudes, beauty of the Celtic nations. I'm sorry we've been such bastards.
Bollocks no such country as Britain .yer English that's it .
Well, we are brothers in arms. England shd adopt their own song for occasions.
There's a lot of call and response in our national anthem - such as 'fought against him'.. 'Against who?' Or 'bastards!!' after the line 'stood against him'
Land of my fathers welsh anthem ,goosebumps all the way eb do listen. Ms cdf wales
All of us. Heart and soul.
Its so cool seing Americans likiing our culture
A great one is the Welsh ''Yma o Hyd'' by Dafydd Iwan. If you get the video with the lyrics it's great to sing along to. Even I can sing the chorus and I'm not Welsh!
I'm Scottish in Australia and i love the anthem thank you
As a Scot i agree with post below v But football - soccer is our no 1 Sport Scots love and in recent European Championships held in Germany many thousands upon thousands of Scottish people descended on Germany inc Pipes / drums bagpipers etc and marched through city of Cologne in Germany onto the game with many tourists taking pics etc ..Look up recent footage seen via you tube its much louder and better . Was first big tournment Scotland we have qualified for in 28 yrs .
American people should sing their anthem also at any big sporting event . Awe the best bud in the Usa 👍
I believe the US does so. They are very patriotic.
Somewhere in video land you can see Princess Anne singing this at a rugby game.
This is a decent version of the national anthem being sung, but may I suggest, watching the video of it being sung in Scotland v England 150th testimonial football (soccer) match, spine tingling stuff
Flower of scotland @ Hampden park vs germany with the Red hot chilli pipers is brilliant as the football fans sing with a bit more intensity than the rugby fans. Another great one is when Ronnie Brown sang it v Italy, they played the braveheart speech before it and the atmosphere was different class, the italians looked scared 😅
New background is 🔥🔥
As an Englishman I can perfectly see how much this song means to my brothers to the north and it's an incredibly stiring song.
That said, I lament that its patriotism is based on an anti-English and anti-Union sentiment (celebrating the 1314 victory over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn and calling for Scotland to rise again against England) and so I prefer Scotland the Brave.
But hey, my opinion doesn't matter to the Scots but just thought I'd give a thought from south of the border
It's a pity your own anthem GSTK has a verse about crushing the Scots (I'll grant you it's verse 6 and nobody get that far) "Lord grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush, And like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush, God Save the King." Referencing the same historical period.
We jus need something of our own heritage, thats all..
I love my country, but im sensible enough to doubt my love, and i love my English neighbours, and the Welsh, and the Irish who have a special place in my heart. Those days of hate are gone now, and should remain in the past 😊
That's part of what the song represents.
Love the 1968 version where Roy is playing a Greek instrument, I forget it's name but looks like a balailika.
I am not a Scot, that song always brings a lump to my throat, superb.
My national anthem, sung at Murryfield stadium for The Six Nations rugby, makes me proud to be Scottish.
Great wee video. Check out Glasgow Rangers v Hibernian in cup final from 2016 I think it was. Hibs won and the fans sang a Proclaimer song Sunshine On Leith. Gives ya goosebumps. Daz fi Scotland
Scotland in the Heart,are like my people... Kurdish... fight for your country, don't forget never.❤️
Time stops when you hear this live as well mukka. 🏴🏴🏴🏴
That's from Murrayfield and I am pretty sure I was there for that game
Without a doubt, the best national anthem the world has to offer
Was written by the Corries a scittish folk singer , fun fact his singing partner didnt think this song he write would amount to anything!!!!❤🏴🏴
“And fought and died for your wee bit hill and glen” basically leads back to the Scottish independence wars around 1296, it essentially means that we battled for our own land that England were trying to claim as their own. If you look back at the history of Scotland you’ll see how we battled with England to claim our country as our own
At the time, (proud) Edward was the king of England and was a tyrant, he wanted to claim the whole country as his own, but he also wanted to get rid of the Scot’s.
But we battled and won our country from England and basically sent them packing back home!
This song was originally a “pop”song brought out in the 60s which slowly became our national anthem.
The music cuts and if references “ those days are past now, and in the past they must remain”
This song was clearly out years and years after the battles. But the song rings the importance of our nation as Scottish folk and how we’ll always be Scottish, it will always be our land, and how the English should never forget that we are our own nation. They’ll never take Scotland again. If they ever tried, well good luck to them!
Scots live on now peacefully with the rest of the UK but we will never forget our historic battles. We’re a passionate nation who are so proud of our heritage. Every time I hear this song it makes the hairs on my arms stand and my eyes well up. It’s truly beautiful and makes me so proud to be Scottish.
As a proud Scot myself Flower of Scotland sends titles down my spine every time I hear it. Even though I now live in another part of the UK where two of my three kids were born and all three were raised, they all know Closer of Scotland of by heart. Other than my obvious biased favourite anthem from UK countries I'd suggest you take a look at Wales.
Ps. Sad to hear that "Old glory" no longer commands as much respect as it used to. That's rough man, college kids getting their brainwashing from bitter leftist faculties are playing a part.🇬🇧🇺🇸
Try the French national anthem the Marseillaise - wow it is passionate and the words come from their Revolution. Try rugby match against the English, enjoy!!
Oddly we think of.the Americans as flag shaggers knocking out the star spangled banner at the drop of the hat. We use the anthems for international matches only, maybe some finals.
Aye Tingles the back O my neck . 🫂
Maybe the difference in reverence towards anthems has something to do with their place in the different societies. In the US I gather that the national anthem is used everywhere and might lose it's impact a bit. Here in Scotland (and the UK as a whole) the various anthems arent really used as much and their main use is at sporting events like this, it's rarer and one of the few places where people feel comfortable belting out the song like this.
We can sing the others during the game, and their all ours!!!!
I'm English and I will always support our united brethren in their matches against other nations
There's a clear message here... A wee bit hill and glen is worth dying over because it's oor wee bit of hill and glen... Could be argued it wasn't worth it...and yes.. probably not but it was ours...
Hairs in every part of my body still stand up 😂
Thank you.
A lang lang time ago,midwinter eh think,eh remember snow,when in flew an angel an telt him so,you wach yersel tanight fir love may grow,Unknown to the lad but known to all,tanight wis the night his heart would fall...it goes on for abit but i wrote a poem for ma buds wedding,his wife Sarah told me he cried at the end when he was reading it in his house haha i didn't want it at the wedding because my brother was best man so it was just for them 😊
I always love the bastards bit you can hear in the back ground after the lyric proud edwards army
You'd think Scotland never invaded England. Ever. Think again.
Ironically, the Scottish Regiments were a huge part of the British Army during the wars of the British Empire. When Scots joined the army for economic reasons. Today about about a fifth of the Scots live and work in England.
How is this ironic. England and Scotland gave up their individual sovereign rights in 1707. However, unlike England, Scotland's population didn't agree to it. Which isn't a surprise, seeing at that time (the early 18th century) France & Scotland were threatening to invade England once and for all. England's politicians bribed Scotland's political representatives into what is now a hostage situation where Scots are denied their democratic right to choose their own political path.
And most of our Scottish regiments were disbanded or amalgamated in recent years! Now known as 1Scots, 2Scots and so on. I dislike that as it takes away our heritage.
if you listen at certain points you'll hear the crowed sing when there are no words that is the unofficial lyrics, first one is just after stood against them and we sing against who, then the second one is after king Edwards army we sing bastards
We like a wee sing-song over here 🏴
Check 50k crowd singing at Hampden Park🏴
Gerry Cinnamon - Canter🎶
Are you aware of the unofficial lines that weren't subtitled in that clip?
After "and stood against them" there is clearly a two word bark from the crowd that isn't technically in the song (but almost always is in the song) and after "Proud Edward's army" there's also a two syllable word but not shouted by quite as many of the crowd.
@SuperPoodleboy Its "guess who" so we sing
"and stood against him
GUESS WHO
proud Edwards army
and sent him homeward tae think aagin"
@@tracymuckle8512 I think you might have misheard. As far as I know the unofficial line is " 'gainst who?" a contraction of "against who?" and the next bit is usually a derogatory term aimed at the "proud army" who fought (and lost) under Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
And stood against him *(against who?)*
Proud Edwards Army *(BASTARD!)*
@@SuperPoodleboy The reason I'm so certain is that I am Scottish so its a song I've sang more often than I can remember
Thanks mate. Andy McDonald Scotland
cheers fe scotland , aw ra best to ye
It's about kicking the English out of Scotland. The English talk about crushing "rebellious Scots" which has now been removed from the national Anthem.
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It's the bagpipes that stir the people
If it wasn't for the pipes the crowd reaction wouldn't have been so vocal
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You just paid your homage friend.
You should have a look at Tennessee Brando I have a feeling that you would appreciate him