List of British national symbols

State symbols of the United Kingdom, is a list of the National symbols of the United Kingdom. This includes its constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Each entry has its own set of unique Symbols respectively. British things which are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of Great Britain or British culture. Some are established, official symbols; for example, the Royal Arms of England, which has been codified in heraldry. Other symbols may not have official status, for one reason or another, but are likewise recognised at a National or International level.

Symbols of England

English trait consist of symbols to represent Anglican traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

State Symbols of England
England
Saint George's Cross
 
Royal Arms of England
  Dieu et mon droit
(French)
"God and my right"
Patron saint
St. George[1]
 
National symbol
Tudor Rose[2]

 
State icon
Big Ben[3]
 
State animal
Barbary lion[4]
 
State bird
Barn owl[4]
 
State flower
Rose[4]
 
State tree
Royal oak[5]
 
English breed
English Bulldog
 
Folk costume
Anglican Clothing[4]
 
English tartan
Saint George's Tartan[4]
 
State dance
English dance[4]
 
State instrument
Guitar[4]
 
State dish
Fish and Chips[4]
 
State sport
Cricket[4]
 

Symbols of Scotland

Scottish trait includes symbols to represent Scottish and Celtic/Gaelic traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

State Symbols of Scotland
Scotland
Saint Andrew's Cross
 
 
Royal Arms of Scotland
  In Defens
(Scots)
"In Defence"
Patron saint
St. Andrew[6]
 
National symbol
Scottish thistle[2]
/Unicorn[7]
 
 
State icon
Edinburgh Castle
 
State animal
Scottish Red deer[4]
 
State bird
European Golden eagle[4]
 
State flower
Bluebell[4]
 
State tree
Scottish pine[4]
 
Scottish breed
Scottish Terrier[4]
 
Folk costume
Highland traditional dress[4]
 
Scottish tartan
Saint Andrew's Tartan/Kilts[4]
 
State dance
Scottish dance[4]
 
State instrument
Bagpipe[4]
 
State dish
Haggis[4]
 
State sport
Shinty[4]
 

Symbols of Wales

Welsh trait includes symbols to represent Welsh and Celtic traditions and ideals that reflect the different aspects of the cultural life and history. There are also several other symbols including the national animal, bird, flower and tree etc...

State Symbols of Wales
Wales
Saint David's Cross
 
 
Royal Arms of Wales
  Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad"
(Cymraeg)
"In Defence"
Patron saint
St. David[8]
 
National symbol
Welsh leek[2]
/Welsh Dragon[9]
 
 
State icon
Caerphilly Castle
 
State animal
Welsh Mountain sheep[4]
 
State bird
Red kite[4]
 
State flower
St. Peter's Leek (Dafodil)[4]
 
State tree
Durmast oak[4]
 
Welsh breed
Corgi[4]
Folk costume
Traditional Welsh costume[4]
 
Welsh tartan
Saint David's Tartan/Kilts[4]
 
State dance
Welsh dance[4]
 
State instrument
Triple harp[4]
 
State dish
Cawl[4]
 
State sport
Handball[4]
 

References

  1. St George: England. 1 March 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_2810000/newsid_2811300/2811345.stm. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "National Emblems of Britain". woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk. Archived from the original on 8 April 2008. Retrieved 18 April 2008.
  3. "Big Ben is a symbol of the grandness of British achievement". Travel Guard. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
  4. 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 4.22 4.23 4.24 4.25 4.26 4.27 4.28 4.29 4.30 "What images are associated with England?". projectbritain.com. Retrieved 2010-09-22.
  5. UK: Up a tree with the king to be. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/uk/southernengland/721833/UK-Up-a-tree-with-the-king-to-be.html. Retrieved 2 September 2016. 
  6. St Andrew: Scotland. 1 March 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_2810000/newsid_2811300/2811319.stm. 
  7. "Civilization.ca – Treasures Gallery – Queen's Beasts: Unicorn of Scotland". civilization.ca.
  8.   Toke, Leslie (1913). "St. David". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. 
  9. See example of dragon supporter Elizabethan Heraldry; "Heralds and Heraldry in Elizabethen England"; accessed 6 September 2010