The Reason The Scottish Likes The Unicorn In Legend

Wherever you are in Scotland you can find the unicorn, a creature symbolizing purity, wisdom and power.
The reason the Scottish likes the unicorn is in legend
In a corner of the capital Edinburgh, the Holyroodhouse Palace appears with the towers "witch hat" and fortress. Outside, Kenny Hanley, a 74-year-old tour guide, keeps his eyes on an icon located on the south gate of the building.
It is the legendary unicorn horse, as well as the iconic creature of Scotland. In the people's subconscious mind, Hanley said, the animal represents the nation of purity, wisdom and power

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Opposite the unicorn bound by chains is a stone lion with a ferocious appearance, crowned and ceremonial flag holding guard. Photo: BBC.
Today, the unicorn is of great significance in the life of the people of Scotland Not only does it splendidly appear in children's rooms or on colorful cereal boxes, but is also brought into film, animation, fashion and social media.



J.K Rowling's Harry Potter novel was also inspired by many real locations in Edinburgh, in which details about unicorn blood and feathers appear.
As a bridge between fantasy and reality, this animal is imprinted on badges, gold coins, royal seals, rugs, robes and monuments. In structures in Edinburgh such as the Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, Craigmillar Castle and St Giles Church, unicorns are very popular. To the west of the capital, to Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Queen Mary, you can see unicorns appearing at the fountain and the carefully preserved ceiling.
In Stirling Castle, the mythical creature was placed in the center of highly detailed rugs. The seven tapestries here are hand-woven, simulating the Unicorn Tapestries, one of the most valuable works of art in the late Middle Ages (the prototype is on display at the Met Cloisters Museum, New York, USA)
Scotland has selected April 9 every year as National Monk.



Photo: BBC.
From Aberdeenshire's Delgatie Castle to HMS Unicorn, Dundee's ancient battleship, or on the crosses of Prestonpans and Glasgow there are countless ungulate unicorns, wearing necklaces engraved with royal imprints.
The historical story of unicorns dates back more than 3,000 years. The ancient Greeks believed in the existence of this horse-like creature. It is also recorded for the first time in an ancient book by the historian Ctesias in the 4th century BC. He describes it as a wild donkey with a horn growing from the center of its head.
The belief of unicorns was widely spread when it appeared in the Old Sutras as mythical horses. Real creatures like rhinoceroses, saber-horns, and sea unicorns have been introduced to explain the legend.



One theory about the disappearance of unicorns is that the creature was unable to board Noah's Ark (the ship that saved Noah's life, family and animals before the flood, according to the Bible).
Following King James II, King James III, James IV and his nephew James V printed unicorns on coins, royal seals, armor. Before 1603, the Scottish royal insignia always featured two unicorn horses. Photo: BBC.
According to the National Museum of Scotland, the legend tells of a king, the only one who could hold a monk and counter its powers. This story was amused by King James II. Later, unicorns became a symbol of purity and power recognized by Scottish kings and nobility in the 15th century.
Although the unicorn is closely related to Scotland's long history, the meaning of this legendary creature is still misunderstood.



Liam Devlin, who has been with the symbol for many years, said he noticed the true meaning of unicorns slowly fading. Politicians around the world see unicorns as a symbol of illusion and instability. Some Scottish nationalists believe that this creature of indomitable spirit originated from England. “This argument is absurd, the unicorn image appeared before the founding of the United Kingdom in 1707 ″, says Devlin.
John Donaldson, the 72-year-old sculptor, was the one who brought the unicorn back to national discussions through art, by adding this symbol to the architectural heritage and the country emblem. He worked with the agency responsible for promoting the historic environment of Scotland, to renovate Stirling Castle for seven years, recreating Stirling Heads - medals of oak from the 16th century, engraved images of kings , queens and nobles. On the coat of arms in the ceiling and on the bed of King James V, the image of the unicorn sits in the center.
According to Donaldson, unicorns stick with Scottish heritage over the years.



Tourists visit Scotland to explore history, through unicorns and ancient castles. That is the unique attraction of the nation and this legendary creature is an indispensable part of the ants.

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