So you don’t want flower of Scotland?

[ALBIONSAINT 1,607]

Not sure if a thread has been created about this before (official disclaimer) but was wondering what would be a good alternative to our current national anthem? My own choice would be this simple, elegant song. 
 

 

[shetland 209]

 

[Eric Arthur Blair 6,232]

Caledonia by Dougie McLean or Never Understand by TJAMC.

[antrin 4,787]

1 hour ago, Eric Arthur Blair said:

Caledonia by Dougie McLean or Never Understand by TJAMC.

Hard as f**k to sing, that.  

 

[oaksoft 13,088]

I used to really like Flower of Scotland but it was replacing Scotland the Brave so that was understandable.

Now I hate it.

Can't think of a decent song to replace it though.

Perhaps Loch Lomond or God Save the Queen (joking!)?

[HSS 11,882]

3 minutes ago, oaksoft said:

I used to really like Flower of Scotland but it was replacing Scotland the Brave so that was understandable.

Now I hate it.

Can't think of a decent song to replace it though.

Perhaps Loch Lomond or God Save the Queen (joking!)?

I don’t remember STB being used as our Anthem.I thought we went straight to FOS from GSTQ.

[Slarti 598]

I don’t remember STB being used as our Anthem.I thought we went straight to FOS from GSTQ.

Was STB not used at the rugby and, I think, for a short while at the Commonwealth Games? I don't recall it at football.

[Slarti 598]

Hard as f**k to sing, that.  
 

Naw it isnae.

[Slarti 598]

I used to really like Flower of Scotland but it was replacing Scotland the Brave so that was understandable.
Now I hate it.
Can't think of a decent song to replace it though.
Perhaps Loch Lomond or God Save the Queen (joking!)?

For These Are My Mountains
Wild Mountain Thyme
The Jeely Piece Song
Ally Bally Bee

[Cookie Monster 1,195]

I don’t remember STB being used as our Anthem.I thought we went straight to FOS from GSTQ.

Simply The Best

[portmahomack saint 1,560]

Absolutely no brainer  HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL  and it will be our National Anthem when we rejoin the European Union 

[Slarti 598]

2 minutes ago, portmahomack saint said:

Absolutely no brainer  HIGHLAND CATHEDRAL  and it will be our National Anthem when we rejoin the European Union 

I don't like it, so pfft.

[oaksoft 13,088]

3 hours ago, HSS said:

I don’t remember STB being used as our Anthem.I thought we went straight to FOS from GSTQ.

 

2 hours ago, Slarti said:

3 hours ago, HSS said:

I don’t remember STB being used as our Anthem.I thought we went straight to FOS from GSTQ.

Was STB not used at the rugby and, I think, for a short while at the Commonwealth Games? I don't recall it at football.

I remembered watching the cameras passing Jim Leighton in the 80s and 90s while STB was being played. I can't trust my memories anymore so I checked.

From Wiki.

"Scotland the Brave" was played before matches involving the Scottish team at the 1982, 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups.^[3][4][5][6] "Flower of Scotland" was subsequently adopted by Scotland for use at FIFA-sponsored events, after its usage by the Scottish rugby union team.^[6]

 

[antrin 4,787]

GStQ in Argentina.

 

I got into several 'discussions' with fans of the deid club for my lack of reverence while that was played.

Edited September 15, 2020 by antrin

[HSS 11,882]

11 minutes ago, oaksoft said:

 

I remembered watching the cameras passing Jim Leighton in the 80s and 90s while STB was being played. I can't trust my memories anymore so I checked.

From Wiki.

"Scotland the Brave" was played before matches involving the Scottish team at the 1982, 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups.^[3][4][5][6] "Flower of Scotland" was subsequently adopted by Scotland for use at FIFA-sponsored events, after its usage by the Scottish rugby union team.^[6]

 

I was at the WC in 1990 😂

[Bud the Baker 8,634]

I kinda like this choon by Doris of the Dumfries Days...

 

[Cookie Monster 1,195]

I was at the WC in 1990 

Likewise, I know the reason i don't remember what got played.

[ALBIONSAINT 1,607]

Could this tartan army favourite make the grade? 

[Slarti 598]

I vote for this.

[Eric Arthur Blair 6,232]

"The sun comes up another day begins
And I don't ever worry about the state I'm in
My head feels heavy but I'm looking thin
And when the sun goes down I want to start again"

Edited September 15, 2020 by Eric Arthur Blair

[Eric Arthur Blair 6,232]

"ah huh huh"

[portmahomack saint 1,560]

(328) André Rieu - Highland Cathedral - YouTube.mhtml

[portmahomack saint 1,560]

Oops    

[pod 7,175]

Not read all of post, but how about......https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Dougie+MacLean+Caledonia&docid=607999543486712808&mid=08C6EEF2EB4397878D6508C6EEF2EB4397878D65&view=detail&FORM=VRAASM&ru=%2Fvideos%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DDougie%2BMacLean%2BCaledonia%26FORM%3DVDMHRS

[truesaint 437]

A more upbeat rehashed version of this with deeper vocal aggression. It's got a bit of drums, bagpipes, decent lyrics. Needs a bit of imagination but could see it working. Would actually do a whole rebranding thing and change the thistle logo as well. Time for a change and relaunch.