Wherever there is a ‘mercat cross’ (or market cross) you’re sure to find a unicorn at the top of the tower. The unicorn can be found all over the towns and cities of Scotland. According to the myths and legends, it could be humbled only by a virgin maiden and its horn had the ability to purify poisoned water, which showed the strength of its healing powers. ![]() It was a symbol of innocence and purity as well as power and masculinity.īelieved to be the strongest of all animals, mythological or real, the unicorn was untamed and wild. The unicorn, a fabled, mythological creature was first adopted as the national animal of Scotland by King Robert back in the late 1300s but has been linked to Scotland for hundreds of years before.
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