<P> `` Flower of Scotland '' ( Scots : Flouer o Scotland , Scottish Gaelic : Flùr na h - Alba ) is a Scottish song , used frequently at special occasions and sporting events . Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland , `` Flower of Scotland '' is one of a number of songs which fulfil this role , along with the older `` Scots Wha Hae '' , and `` Scotland the Brave '' , amongst others . Roy Williamson of the folk group the Corries wrote both the words and music for the song . The lyrics refer to the victory of the Scots , led by Robert the Bruce , over England 's Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 . </P>
<P> `` Flower of Scotland '' ( Scots : Flouer o Scotland , Scottish Gaelic : Flùr na h - Alba ) is a Scottish song , used frequently at special occasions and sporting events . Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland , `` Flower of Scotland '' is one of a number of songs which fulfil this role , along with the older `` Scots Wha Hae '' , and `` Scotland the Brave '' , amongst others . Roy Williamson of the folk group the Corries wrote both the words and music for the song . The lyrics refer to the victory of the Scots , led by Robert the Bruce , over England 's Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 . </P>
who is the edward in flower of scotland
who is the edward in flower of scotland
England 's Edward II
England 's Edward II