Wednesday 23 July 2008

Picture Perfect; Flower of Scotland

It seems  the video at the bottom of the page has stopped working so I have copied it into 'my videos' and it does work there. the link is

http://forgetmenot525.multiply.com/video/item/16/celtic_music_flower_of_scotland

O Flower of Scotland - Scotland's (unofficial) National Anthem. If any one doesn't know, the song is called 'O Flower of Scotland' , the thistle IS the Flower of Scotland, and the Photo IS a thistle.
The Flower of Scotland, written by The Corries, is the official anthem of
the Scottish Football Team and the Scottish Rugby Team.

The rest of the photos are here
 

 

O flower of Scotland
When will we see your like again
That fought and died for
Your wee bit hill and glen
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again

The hills are bare now
And autumn leaves lie thick and still
O'er land that is lost now
Which those so dearly held
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again

Those days are passed now
And in the past they must remain
But we can still rise now
And be the nation again
That stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again

 

 
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98 comments:

  1. bennett ~23 July 2008 at 12:57

    I'm so glad you posted this!! I love the flowers (except in my flower bed) and I love the photo. Is that you - it must be. Here's mine:
    http://bennett1.multiply.com/journal/item/240/Picture_Perfect_-_Youve_got_a_Friend

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  2. loretta xxxx23 July 2008 at 13:00

    you must have lain in wait for me..... I'm still checking it through.........lol.........well I couldn't really do any thing else could I?? You really should watch the video, it is lots of bit of lots of versions of this song AND some fantastic views of Scotland

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  3. Picture Perfect23 July 2008 at 13:01

    lol..I looove this song..am playing it LOUDLY right now..great pic too...

    http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/128/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles

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  4. Robin Craig23 July 2008 at 13:09

    Another beautiful photo. Great Idea...
    http://sweets4you.multiply.com/journal/item/351/PICTURE_PERFECT_FOTO_FRIDAY_SONG_TITLE

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  5. Brenda B23 July 2008 at 13:11

    Beautiful video. Some scenes remind me of your photos. At least your 'unofficial' national anthem has words. lol

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  6. Lanie ~23 July 2008 at 13:17

    beautiful!!

    http://laniebg.multiply.com/journal/item/497/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles

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  7. dana everhart23 July 2008 at 13:30

    beautiful flowers......

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  8. NeedleDreams ^=00=^23 July 2008 at 13:37

    Beautiful!!!

    http://needledreams2.multiply.com/journal/item/778/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Title

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  9. Mitchy LR23 July 2008 at 13:46

    Beautiful photo and beautiful song to go with it. And that's from one of the 'auld enemy'. An Englishman. LOL.

    http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/131/Picture_Perfect_SONG_TITLES

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  10. J Turner23 July 2008 at 13:50

    Love the song, and the history

    http://locke100.multiply.com/journal/item/57/This_weeks_theme_is_Song_Title

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  11. THE MIND'S EYES23 July 2008 at 13:56

    NICE PICTURE AND SONG
    http://ladykatya.multiply.com/journal/item/667/PICTURE_PERFECT_10THEME_SONG_TITLE_

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  12. PinkyPromise 1423 July 2008 at 13:57

    what beautiful flowers! and the song suits them so well...",)
    http://rowe85.multiply.com/journal/item/62/Picture_Perfect_Friday_Song_Title

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  13. marian rodgers23 July 2008 at 14:00

    Lovely flowers and song to go with it
    http://maryr1.multiply.com/journal/item/145/Perfect_Picture_Song_title

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  14. Karen G.23 July 2008 at 14:25

    Wonderful selection of both picture and song. Also, loved looking at a little bit of Scotland in the video.

    http://karen21445.multiply.com/journal/item/217/Picture_Perfect_-_SONG_TITLES

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  15. Jackie P23 July 2008 at 14:30

    so lovely!
    http://jacklyn705.multiply.com/journal/item/385/Picture_Perfect_for_72308_Song_Titles

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  16. Rita Varney23 July 2008 at 14:30

    Nice4.
    http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/344?mark_read=naarta:journal:344&replies_read=36

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  17. Marc D23 July 2008 at 14:32

    I love purple anything'
    Great Photo

    http://stosoned1.multiply.com/journal/item/5/PICTURE_PERFECT_CONTEST_THEME_-_MUSIC_TITLE

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  18. Danielle F23 July 2008 at 17:05

    Very lovely!
    http://dannidoodles74.multiply.com/journal/item/67/Picture_PerfectSong_TitleHungry_Like_The_Wolf

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  19. Vickie Collins23 July 2008 at 17:16

    Great picture of beautiful purple flowers.

    http://vickiecollins.multiply.com/journal/item/415

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  20. Joanne XxXxX23 July 2008 at 17:30

    Beautiful picture--love the colors. I'm not familiar with the song but it seems to match the photo perfectly :-)
    http://joanne7111.multiply.com/journal/item/136/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Titles

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  21. Anastasia Housen23 July 2008 at 17:41

    Absolutely beautiful....

    http://anahousen.multiply.com/journal/item/200/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles_Gypsy_Biker_

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  22. Nanny G23 July 2008 at 17:56

    Very Nice!
    http://nannygoatjunction.multiply.com/journal/item/113/Picture_Perfect_SONG_TITLESLike_Red_on_a_Rose%3EPicture_Perfect

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  23. saula I am23 July 2008 at 18:37

    Oh this is a great Shot.
    http://crazedgrannie.multiply.com/journal/item/197/Picture_Prefect_Song_Titles

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  24. Annette Zang23 July 2008 at 18:58

    this is such a beautiful photograph, and song / anthem to go with it !
    http://sattva2.multiply.com/journal/item/400/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Titles

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  25. Susan Mystery23 July 2008 at 19:08

    Beautiful shot.
    http://eyesofsubmission.multiply.com/journal/item/125/Picture_Perfect_Song_Title

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  26. Wyld ~23 July 2008 at 19:38

    Love those colors! Very pretty shot.
    http://wyldstorm.multiply.com/journal/item/913/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Titles

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  27. heidi breuer23 July 2008 at 20:41

    loretta a wonderful shot and song

    http://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/515

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  28. Sharon Mahoney-Lecouteur23 July 2008 at 21:08

    Beautiful photo and that song touches me , my grandmother was from Scotland , I love the song !!!

    http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/147/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles_

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  29. loveangel 9423 July 2008 at 21:36

    great picture.
    http://loveangel94.multiply.com/journal/item/627/Picture_Perfect_We_didnt_start_the_fire_by_Billy_Joel

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  30. Cheryl ENY23 July 2008 at 22:16

    I am scottish by ancestry... or at least a part of me is.
    I love the Scottish thistle... perfect picture ... and song.

    http://trayne.multiply.com/journal/item/114/Picture_Perfect_10_Song_Title

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  31. lynda hughes24 July 2008 at 04:08

    Great pic and song to go with it:)http://lynda61.multiply.com/journal/item/96/PPF_Song_Title

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  32. Mia DeLight24 July 2008 at 06:21

    Isn't that a thistle? He he we pull them out here... Great photo and I love the song and the versions of it.

    http://miadelight.multiply.com/journal/item/286/PiCTURE_PERFECT_FRIDAY-Song_title-_Feather

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  33. Drifter **24 July 2008 at 06:34

    Thanks for viewing my entry, Great pic have a good day

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  34. ~*~ ~*~24 July 2008 at 06:44

    beautiful music, wildflower and landscape... thanks for the comment on mine.

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  35. Pat Angloswiss24 July 2008 at 06:46

    The thistle of Scotland and the music to go with it - wonderful choice
    http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/698/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles_

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  36. vibecka olson24 July 2008 at 07:09

    good picture ! and good choice!
    http://lilwolfsis.multiply.com/journal/item/263/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles

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  37. Only Dave24 July 2008 at 07:29

    Beautiful!

    http://onlydave.multiply.com/journal/item/81

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  38. ƐƫƎty ®24 July 2008 at 07:39

    that's a very very lovely photo of Scotland's national flower.
    and the song as well. never heard of their national theme before but hey now i know:)
    great post.
    thanks for the visit!

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  39. Joel Patrick Wlodarczyk24 July 2008 at 07:59

    Awesome shot and perfect songs



    http://drwoe.multiply.com/journal/item/85/Picture_Perfect_Brother_Up_In_Heaven

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  40. Be~ing Bean24 July 2008 at 08:37

    wondrously beautifull *WOW* totally love it !!

    http://beingbean.multiply.com/journal/item/393/Picture_Perfect_song_title

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  41. Cat Moon24 July 2008 at 08:38

    The colours in your photo are just beautiful, the delicate flowers in contrast against the sharp, pointy leaves. A really lovely photo with the perfect song. Well done :-)

    Thank you so much for viewing my photo page :-)

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  42. Cynabon S.24 July 2008 at 08:38

    Beautifully taken
    http://cyn402002.multiply.com/journal/item/237/Picture_Perfect_Song_Title

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  43. Tumbel Weed24 July 2008 at 08:50

    Love all that purple. I would of thought that Heather was the flower of Scotland! LOL!

    http://tumbelweed.multiply.com/journal/item/51/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Titles

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  44. Wendy From Louisiana24 July 2008 at 08:55

    That is one great shot! I love purple flowers myself! TFSBM!

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  45. Rachel G24 July 2008 at 08:59

    Those are really pretty flowers! :)

    http://rmgrant.multiply.com/journal/item/157/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles_

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  46. rob peterson24 July 2008 at 09:05

    Great use of aperture. I love the sharpness and colors. Well done. Good match for the song too.

    http://busterp.multiply.com/journal/item/86

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  47. Terrence W24 July 2008 at 09:14

    Great use of depth of field to blur the background and make the flowers jump out. Fine photo and take on the theme, and I'm sure Piper would love the song.
    Thanks for your visit.
    http://terrencew.multiply.com/journal/item/383/PICTURE_PERFECT_SONG_TITLE

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  48. Hipppy Dude24 July 2008 at 10:12

    Those are weeds here.
    Great picture!
    http://hipppy.multiply.com/journal/item/90/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_titles

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  49. Light xox24 July 2008 at 10:23

    Beautiful flower shot.....and nice music. Thanks for the visit.

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  50. loretta xxxx24 July 2008 at 10:23

    what some people call weeds others call wild flowers and part of the natural habitat.

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  51. Lynne R24 July 2008 at 10:51

    Beautiful picture ... we have one of those thistle plants that just keeps popping up through the concrete at the bottom of the steps .... no matter how many times we pulled it out ....... Its determined to stay!! I love the colours of the flowers .. really pretty!!

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  52. Rachel Cox24 July 2008 at 10:54

    LOvely shot and as a Scot may I stand up and hum along!!!
    Cheers for popping past mine

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  53. nico giga24 July 2008 at 11:07

    oh how many memories of Scotland revives in me your pic. I lve it so brilliant and pure as the air and water of your beautiful lakes and rivers. ciao from Italy
    http://guazzetto25.multiply.com/journal/item/95/PICTURE_PERFECT_Song_title?replies_read=38

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  54. Lora Sprouls24 July 2008 at 11:07

    So beautiful!

    http://lorasprouls.multiply.com/journal/item/190/Picture_Perfect_Song_title

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  55. Vanessa :) H24 July 2008 at 11:14

    Breath-taking picture!

    Thanks for the visit :-)
    "Old Days" - Song Title For Picture Perfect

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  56. early_morning rain4u24 July 2008 at 11:28

    http://earlymorningrain4u.multiply.com/journal/item/348/Picture_Perfect
    great pic and song

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  57. ~dawn ~24 July 2008 at 11:32

    Beautiful photo!

    My Picture Perfect Theme

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  58. Irma Rode24 July 2008 at 11:43

    agree with other comments, beautiful photo indeed :-)

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  59. Gator ^--^24 July 2008 at 11:46

    the thistle is a very poignant reminder to Scotland's tenacity and tis a great song to go with this shot pic perfect
    ”Here Comes the Sun”

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  60. Darlene Taylor24 July 2008 at 11:50

    Lovely~
    thanks for the visit
    http://darlene57.multiply.com/journal/item/103

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  61. Kia Pletinckx24 July 2008 at 12:01

    Beautiful!! I love the authentic aspect of your entry!
    http://kia909.multiply.com/journal/item/128/PICTURE_PERFECT_23-07-08_A_SONG_TITLE

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  62. Teri Bannerman24 July 2008 at 12:28

    That's a thistle? A beautiful purple! Lovely photograph!

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  63. Ang .24 July 2008 at 12:31

    Beautiful picture!! I'm a sucker for flower pics and animal pics! http://iminlimbo.multiply.com/journal/item/342/Song_Titles_A_Picture_Perfect_Entry

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  64. Michelle įƒ¦'s †24 July 2008 at 12:42

    Love it...nice
    Picture Perfect ~ 'Song Titles' ~ Lord Have Mercy On The Working Man

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  65. * ~~Geo~~ *24 July 2008 at 13:20

    Beautiful !!

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  66. Marie *24 July 2008 at 13:32

    I love it!!!! Great song and great photo!

    http://mamaofseven.multiply.com/journal/item/521/Picture_Perfect_-_In_My_Daughters_Eyes

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  67. Empress Selena24 July 2008 at 13:54

    OMG That is a really beautiful flower/weed? LOL It is lovely no matter what! Great idea!


    Click here for Empress C's PP!

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  68. fatos canborgil24 July 2008 at 14:18

    Wonderful flowers.I didnt know the story about them and ı wish I could listen to the song too.
    Thank you very much for your warm comment on mine.


    http://ummancan.multiply.com/journal/item/89?mark_read=ummancan:journal:89&replies_read=33

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  69. Stilly Bee24 July 2008 at 14:23

    I hope to visit your faire beautiful country someday :) Beautiful post!! Thx for visiting the Hive today..bee blessed :)

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  70. Anne BjĆørnevik24 July 2008 at 14:38

    This was so lovely ! I got goosebumps - lol - which means that Im really moved by this. The picture is soo full of pride and nature.
    Anne

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  71. belita 74724 July 2008 at 14:54

    Perfectly matched!
    Thanks for your visit.
    http://belita747.multiply.com/journal/item/475/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_SONG_TITLE_-_THE_TROLLEY

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  72. connie taylor24 July 2008 at 16:36

    A wonderful picture and the song fits perfectly.

    Thanks for stopping by and the comment

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  73. Rugged Man24 July 2008 at 17:18

    ohhhh gawddddd... I spent last summer plucking Scottish Thistle on land trust land.....acccckkkk........good photo though :)

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  74. Justa Girl24 July 2008 at 17:41

    Very nice, lovely colors. :)

    Thanks for dropping by! :)

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  75. Robin :)24 July 2008 at 17:59

    Truly beautiful! Thanks for popping in.
    http://redheadedgoddess.multiply.com/journal/item/164/Picture_Perfect_-_Froggie_Went_A-Courtin

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  76. Milli Musings24 July 2008 at 18:17

    What a wonderful photo and song combo. We have the thistles here too and they are a wonderful colour.
    Thanks for your lovely comment too.
    Picture Perfect: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

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  77. Dede Elmi24 July 2008 at 19:46

    Wowww..very beautiful. beauty in purple..!

    http://mydede.multiply.com/journal/item/366/_PICTURE_PERFECT_SONG_TITLE_?replies_read=7

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  78. John O24 July 2008 at 20:31

    Beautiful colors, both the purples and the greens!!!
    Title is perfect for the Thistle!!

    http://johnoh.multiply.com/journal/item/163

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  79. tj charmingrebel24 July 2008 at 22:12

    I love the colors in the photo. I don't know the song but I trust its a great pairing the two. Thank you for the kind words on my post this week! :o) Have a terrific weekend! TJ

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  80. Monika *24 July 2008 at 22:20

    Love this picture - it's gorgeous, especially 'cause it's purple. lol

    Thanks for the comment on mine.

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  81. Silvia Wadhwa24 July 2008 at 23:56

    Stunning shot ... lovely song .... and the thistle is certainly a "flower of Scotland" ... always loved them myself (so do my horses ... LOL)

    Picture Perfect #10: Theme Song - The Last Unicorn

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  82. Mona Swe25 July 2008 at 01:49

    Really nice! =o) Thanks for dropping by!

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  83. Anne Older25 July 2008 at 02:00

    I was visiting Franks site and saw your comment. My husband is a great rugby fan and being English, we obviously support them. However However we all love The Flower Of Scotland anthem. There is something so stirring and haunting about it. Thankyou for leaving the words here. Unless they are playing against us we always cheer on Scotland and memories of the wonderful people we met and the good times we had on our visits many years back remain with us forever.

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  84. Lou Blinco25 July 2008 at 05:48

    yeah, some weeds are so beautiful to me, i planted them in my garden. lovely choices! Thanks for the visit ;-)

    http://soliloquydownunder.multiply.com/journal/item/135/Picture_Perfect_Song_Title

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  85. Mamoon S25 July 2008 at 06:13

    Beautiful photo and great music, well done

    Picture Perfect * Song Titles*

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  86. Dixxe Bell25 July 2008 at 07:59

    OH wonderful shot of the thistle...
    thanks for the visit
    http://dixxebell.multiply.com/journal/item/134/Picture_Perfect_Song?replies_read=33

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  87. Mimi Moumou25 July 2008 at 09:17

    Sucha beautiful picture ... loving the colors !
    Click here for my ppf

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  88. ą®œįƒ¦~Flutterbee~ą®œįƒ¦ ~~25 July 2008 at 09:54

    Nice photo and very patriotic.
    Thanks for stopping by mine.

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  89. Bonnie Stonerock25 July 2008 at 10:57

    Very nice indeed. I love the photo Great job

    http://bonniels.multiply.com/journal/item/222/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_SONG_TITLES

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  90. Elizabitch Bathory25 July 2008 at 16:04

    I love those flowers!


    http://photographicpassions.multiply.com/journal/item/440/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Titles

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  91. Shinta TR25 July 2008 at 16:29

    beautifully captured ! Thank you for stopping by.
    http://shintatr.multiply.com/journal/item/293/Picture_Perfect_-_Song_Titles_Black_Dog

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  92. Barb B25 July 2008 at 16:33

    Your photo is very beautiful. I love the purple thistle. The video worked for me and I enjoyed the little travel through the countryside there. We visited there a few years ago and loved the villages and the lochs and the pubs. It is a proud Country! http://barb4sun.multiply.com/journal/item/410

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  93. Keeper Of The Light .25 July 2008 at 17:12

    I have always dreamed of going to Scotland. Very nice photo! Perfect song!
    Thanks for stopping by mine

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  94. Annie XOXOXO25 July 2008 at 17:42

    Beautiful Photo and song......and my fav color purple! Perfect for the theme....
    TY for stopping by mine and your kind comment!

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  95. mel Hall25 July 2008 at 20:44

    what a lovely shade of purple and a great photo and song title
    http://equinelady12000.multiply.com/journal/item/376/PPF_SONG_TITLES.........UNFORGETTABLE_.NAT_KING_COLE

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  96. ***Jengkikit Nih***25 July 2008 at 21:52

    Beautiful shot and wonderful song to go with it..... What a match!!!
    http://jengkikit.multiply.com/journal/item/114/Picture_Perfect_Song_Titles

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  97. William T26 July 2008 at 06:02

    Loved the video. and the Photo is Great. Thanks for the chance to view.

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  98. Erika Roy29 September 2008 at 20:30

    I like Scottish thistles very much.
    I posted a photo of a Scottish thistle on Jungleblogs. We even have Scottish thistles here in Canada, eh.

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