LONDON — Unicorns are real. At least they are in Scotland where the mythical creature is considered the national animal. Starbucks may have made big headlines in the United States last month for ...

When James VI became James I of England and Ireland, he replaced one unicorn on the shield, with the national animal of England, the lion, in a message of unity between the countries.

Scotland , a country renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, holds a surprising national symbol—the unicorn . While it may seem unusual to choose a mythical creature as a ...

From dragons to unicorns, a roundup of unusual animals representing nations. Flickr/Eric Lafforgue. Sept. 7, 2013— -- intro: As the national animal of the United States, the majestic bald ...

Scotland's national animal has been venerated in the country for centuries, but that did not stop some people from being shocked when they learned which creature the country cherishes most.

It is, but it is not the national animal of Scotland. Ludvig Aberg guessed a cow, which was also wrong. Sheep, grouse, and other animals were also given out as answers, incorrectly.

The exhibition, funded by £10 million UK Government investment through the Tay Cities Deal and by Perth and Kinross Council, will explore the cultural history of Scotland’s national animal.

Visitors to Scotland can be tickled and flummoxed in equal measure when they hear the national animal is the unicorn.. The reason behind our choice is almost as mythical as the creature itself but ...