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Scottishthistle

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About Me

In Scotland grows a warlike flower,
Too rough to bloom in lady's bower;
His crest, when high the soldier bears,
And spurs his courser on the spears.
O there it blossoms - there it blows
The thistle's grown aboon the rose.

Allan Cunningham
The Thistle - National Emblem of Scotland
Common throughout the highlands, islands and lowlands of Scotland, the prickly purple thistle has been Scotland's national emblem for centuries. This proud and regal plant, which grows to a height of five feet, has no natural enemies because of the vicious spines that cover and protect it like a porcupine.
There are several different legends that tell how the thistle became Scotland's symbol, but most date from the reign of Alexander III and in particular the events surrounding the Battle of Largs in 1263.
Late in the summer of 1263 King Haakon of Norway, intent on conquering the Scots, set off with a sizeable fleet of longships for the Scottish coast. Legend has it that at some point during the invasion the Norsemen tried to surprise the sleeping Scottish Clansmen. In order to move more stealthily under the cover of darkness the Norsemen removed their footwear. But as they crept barefoot they came across an area of ground covered in thistles and one of Haakon's men unfortunately stood on one and shrieked out in pain, thus alerting the Clansmen to the advancing Norsemen.
His shout warned the Scots who defeated the Norsemen at the Battle of Largs, thus saving Scotland from invasion. The important role that the thistle had played was recognised and so was chosen as Scotland's national emblem.

My Interests

Patron Saint of Scotland and Unmarried WomenSoccer;Gambling; Reading;Travel; Mysteries,paranormal,and the unexplained; Halloween!

I'd like to meet:

A Scotsman in a kilt!


Music:

Rod Stewart; Coldplay;Nickelback; Matchbox Twenty;Dixie Chicks;Neil Diamond;Trace Adkins;Lothlorien; Loreena McKennitTwo of my favorite guys!!!

Movies:

Monty Python and The Holy Grail; Educating Rita; How To Steal A Million; Local Hero; The Ghost and Mr. Chicken; Pride and Prejudice; Bridget Jones Diary, 1 & 2; The Truth About Cats and Dogs; The Full Monty; Matchmaker.
Loch Ness

Television:

Keeping Up Appearances; The Vicar of Dibbley;Check out this video: vicar of dibley - should of been me!!

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Add to My Profile | More VideosFriends; Are You Being Served; Rising Damp; Sex and The City

Books:

Jane Eyre; The DaVinci Code; All Men Are Jerks Until Proven Otherwise;

My Blog

Pride And Prejudice

"Everything" by Lifehouse ...
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How Scotland Was Created

How Scotland Was Created At the beginning of time God was discussing the creation of the world with the Angel Gabriel. Leaning back in His golden throne, He told him of His plans for Scotland."Gabrie...
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I Want A Guy . . . . .

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The All-Knowing Crystal Ball

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Utilikilts

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I Wanna Be A Reporter

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Monty Python - The Lumberjack Song

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Scottish Wife

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Who needs the Haka when you have a Kilt

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Robin Williams Skit

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