Ok, this may not seem a big issue to many, but I cannot fathom why this would be rejected. It seems the obvious choice and should have been done years ago. Anyone who has ever seen one of these magnificent birds (I have) will know that they are the very essence of power and freedom....ludicrous.
watch this space. We will probably end up with some emasculated wish-washy symbol more in keeping with "multi-culturalism" and "inclusivenes". You can insert more buzzwords here if you wish....
http://heritage.scotsman.com/news.cfm?id=1807682006
Golden Eagle rejected as symbol for Scotland - PC nannyism
Moderator: Priests of Syrinx
Golden Eagle rejected as symbol for Scotland - PC nannyism
Ach, if Dougie was here he'd tell you himself....