O Flower Of Scotland...

Today is the anniversary of the death of Robert the Bruce - crowned the first recognised King of Scotland as an independent nation. He fought in many fierce and bloody wars (mainly with the English) in his lifetime, and his legacy was a strong and beautiful country, full of pride, and he remains a national hero.

Being so far back in history, little is known about the details of his life - but my favourite fact relates to his parents: legend has it that his mother kept his father as a captive until he agreed to marry her! It seems there were commitment-phobes even as far back as the 14th century!

Anyway, I thought what better than to celebrate all things Scottish today, and so here is a lovely selection of items that I "Found on Folksy"...

Kirsty Cat Illustration Cards with Scottish Food

by Red Road Design

Scottish Lambswool Pink Rose Corsage

by Rebecca Surgey Knit & Crochet

Highland Cow Trivet

by Dach Crafts

Old Edinburgh Original Watercolour Painting

by illustrarti

Glasgow Tenements Notebook

by Peony & Thistle

Scottish Sea Glass Necklace

by Charmeray

Eat Haggis and Ceilidh On

by Hole in my Pocket

Scottish Yew Wood Turned Pens

by Stevo's Scottish Woodturnings

Black West highland Terrier Flower Pot

by Fabulous Coconut

Scottish Wool Tweed Shoulder Bag

by Tweed at Heart - Denise Brown