Scotland the Brave
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Unofficial anthem of  Scotland
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| Lyrics | Cliff Hanley (unofficial), 1950 |
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"Scotland The Brave" (Scottish Gaelic: Alba an Àigh) is a Scottish patriotic song. It was one of several songs considered an unofficial national anthem of Scotland (others being Flower of Scotland and Scots Wha Hae).
The tune was first played probably about the beginning of the 20th century, and at that time was known sometimes as Scotland the Brave. The lyrics commonly used presently were written about 1950 by the Scottish journalist Cliff Hanley for the singer Robert Wilson as part of an arrangement by Marion McClurg.
"Scotland the Brave" is also the authorised pipe band march of The British Columbia Dragoons of the Canadian Armed Forces, and also is played during the Pass in Review at Friday parades at The Citadel, and the Virginia Military Institute. During 2006, it was adopted as the regimental quick march of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The Scotland national football team used "Scotland the Brave" as its anthem for the 1982, 1986 and 1990 FIFA World Cups. "Flower of Scotland" was subsequently adopted by the national football team, after its successful use by the Scotland national rugby union team.
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