Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland - Symbolism, History & Design #2294219 (License: Personal Use)

This heraldic emblem features a white shield bearing a blue saltire (St. Andrew’s Cross) above a red lion rampant holding a thistle and a red escutcheon, all surmounted by the royal crown. It is encircled by a golden thistle wreath and flanked by two crossed blue-and-gold scepters adorned with fleurs-de-lis and crosses, with the Order of the Thistle badge suspended below. The design reflects Scotland’s monarchy, national identity, and historic ties to the British Crown.

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