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Does Scotland need its own national anthem and if so what should it be?

Yesterday, MSPs were asked to consider formally adopting Flower of Scotland as the national anthem when they were presented with a petition arguing that doing so would unite the country. But far from bringing the MSPs together, the petition served as a reminder that Flower of Scotland would not be everyone鈥檚 choice. After considering the matter MSPs on Holyrood鈥檚 petitions committee urged the Scottish Government to consider endorsing the ides of a Scottish national anthem - but were divided as to what it should be. The committee recommended ministers launch a consultation into approving a national anthem that would examine the arguments for Flower of Scotland as well the case for a new song by a modern composer. Any such consultation would also have to look at the merits of other existing Scottish Songs.

Louise asks: Does Scotland need its own national anthem and if so what should it be?

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