Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

O' Flower Of Scotland

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

O' FLOWER OF SCOTLAND (S4x40) 4C Set Barry Skelton Brig O' Balgownie

1- 8 1s and 3s ¾ turn RH into line up/down centre and dance ½ reel of 4, 1s and 3s ¾ turn RH to 3rd/1st places own side. 3214
9-16 2s and 4s repeat 1-8. 3412
17-24 1s dance diagonal R&L with 2s and 4s (1M down, 1L up) 3(2)1(4)
25-32 2s dance diagonal R&L with 1st and 3s (2M up, 2L down) (1)(2)(3)(4)
33-36 All chase clockwise ½ round to own side 2341. 2L faces up, 4M faces down
37-40 4s+3s+2s (top 3 couples) dance ½ reel of 3 on sides (2L+3L also 4M+3M pass RSh to start) 2341

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


Dance Information

"O' Flower Of Scotland" is the first line of Flower Of Scotland - Song, the unofficial national anthem of Scotland, which refers to the victory of the Scots led by Robert the Bruce, over Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

The song was composed in the mid-1960s by Roy Williamson of the folk group the Corries. It was first heard publicly in a 1967 BBC television series and is frequently performed at special occasions and sporting events as an unofficial national anthem of Scotland.

In June 2006 the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted an online opinion poll on their website, asking visitors to choose a favourite to be Scotland's national anthem. With over 10,000 votes cast, Flower of Scotland came first with 41% of the votes, followed by Scotland the Brave with 29%, Highland Cathedral 16%, A Man's A Man for A' That 7% and Scots Wha Hae with 6%.

Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland, Flower Of Scotland - Song is one of a number of songs which are used, along with the older Scotland The Brave - Song.

Flower Of Scotland Song - Information Video

Scotland The Brave Song - Information Video

A Man's A Man For A' That Song - Information Video


Flower Of Scotland Song With Lyrics - Roy Williamson Of The Corries, 2007 - YouTube Video


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