The thistle, the national flower of Scotland in Edinburgh
Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland and his day is celebrated on November 30, the national day of Scotland.
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Scotland, July 2016
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On this day in 2013 I was in Scotland... for a very good reason...
Star of the Order of the Thistle.
This order of chivalry is associated with Scotland.The four-pointed star is overlaid with a St Andrew's cross; in the centre is a thistle.
This order of chivalry is associated with Scotland.The four-pointed star is overlaid with a St Andrew's cross; in the centre is a thistle.
The Rundell Bridge & Co piece of jewellery is made of gold, silver, diamonds, emeralds, rubies and enamel and was comissioned by Queen Victoria.
Royal Collection Trust / © HM Queen Elizabeth II 2016
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