England has a rose, Wales a daffodil, Ireland a shamrock and Scotland the purple, prickly but proud thistle which has been our national emblem for centuries, here’s why. Did you know with a ...

Scotland’s Order of the Thistle to mark his 60th birthday on Sunday. “On the occasion of The Duke of Edinburgh’s 60th birthday tomorrow, His Majesty The King has been graciously pleased to ...

are all part of the Order of the Thistle, the highest order of chivalry in Scotland. The trio all wore Order of the Thistles robes, while Camilla’s robes were paired with a feathered cap ...