Scotland and Flower of Scotland

This episode is released on March 3 and that marks National Anthem Day in the United States, but this episode takes a journey across the pond to explore Scotland's unofficial national anthem, "Flower of Scotland." Patrick delves into the song's origins, crafted by Scottish songwriter Roy Williamson in the 1960s, and its rise to prominence amid Scotland's quest for national identity. The episode discusses the historical context of the Battle of Bannockburn, which inspired the anthem, and how it became a rallying cry for Scottish nationalism, particularly in the realm of rugby. Listeners will learn about the cultural significance of the song and its transition from a folk tune to a de facto anthem for Scotland. Through engaging storytelling, Patrick reflects on the emotional resonance of the lyrics and the unique journey that led "Flower of Scotland" to become a cherished symbol of Scottish pride and unity.

A couple of my favorite people come Scotland. James Clerk Maxwell, I did an undergrad in physics and have stood on this man's grave in Westminster. Billy Connelly, perhaps the funniest living person. And Michael Marshall of many things but I'll plug the Be Reasonable podcast, he is the most patient of men.

Here are my notes, hope you hear me again folks:

1. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-13520689 
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20090215011908/http://rsno.org.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=119&Itemid=1 
3. https://www.scotsman.com/sport/scottish-national-anthem-lyrics-and-origins-4280559 
4. https://web.archive.org/web/20060210055101/http://www.scottishtartans.org/tartan.html 
5. https://lyricstranslate.com/en/flower-scotland-flouer-o-scotland.html 
6. https://web.archive.org/web/20100829194041/http://www.corries.com/news.php 
7. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304090308/http://www.theballadeersscotland.com/scots/cft_01.htm 
8. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/hi/sa/rugby_union/features/newsid_2650000/2650581.stm 
9. https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/on-this-day-in-1990-flower-of-scotland-composer-roy-williamson-dies-1469958 
10. https://www.oxforddnb.com/display/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-70397 
11. https://www.historyscotland.com/history/corries-singer-roy-williamson-died-on-this-day-in-history/ 
12. https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12431850.flower-scotland-first-choice-rsno-anthem-poll/ 
13. https://www.90min.com/posts/scotland-national-anthem-flower-of-scotland-lyrics-explained 
14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/4837078.stm 
15. https://archive2021.parliament.scot/S4_PublicPetitionsCommittee/General%20Documents/PE1541_G_SFA_13.02.15.pdf 

https://www.jstor.org/stable/48578072