It was an ancient Scottish symbol for noble birth. Thistles that bloom are usually preferred, both as symbols and in gardens, to those that just have those fierce thorns.

The garden party launched a week of events celebrating Scottish culture and traditions. The thistle holds deep significance as Scotland's national emblem and flower, first appearing as a royal symbol ...

IT’S hardly surprising that the thistle became a symbol of Scotland. It’s a troublesome weed. I’m sorry, I’ll read that again. It’s a… ...

I declare this the Year of the Thistle. This September, the country will have the opportunity to grasp it and set us off in an exciting new direction, so Scots gardeners should celebrate this by ...

How did the thistle become the unlikely emblem of Scotland? There are many stories and theories about how this happened, but the most popular is this: According to legend, an invading Norse army ...

The mighty but mythical unicorn and the humble, spiky thistle have been symbols of Scotland for centuries. But are these national emblems – created in war-torn medieval times, long before My ...

N ov. 30 is St. Andrew’s Day, the official Scottish national holiday celebrating the patron saint of Scotland. The day is marked with traditional Scottish food, music, dance, and cultural events ...