Some countries venerate the bull, the tiger or the brown bear as their national animal. Scotland, however, is among a few places with the distinction of naming a mythical creature as its national ...

Scotland chose a mythical creature as its national animal, with the unicorn representing power, independence and determination.

A shop sells nostalgic souvenirs, including a UK coat of arms, at the Portobello Road market in London. Jon Bower/Loop Images/Corbis Even though Scotland voted last week to remain a part of the United ...

When we think of national animals, most of us picture powerful and familiar creatures – a lion, a tiger, maybe an eagle. It’s usually about strength and pride. But not every country sticks to the ...