Monday, September 15, 2025

Question: Which country’s official national animal is the unicorn? 

Answer: The unicorn is Scotland’s official national animal, a choice that dates back centuries. The unicorn has appeared in Scottish heraldry since at least the 12th century, symbolizing purity, power, and independence. It’s famously featured on the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland—often shown as a chained unicorn, representing the idea that only a king could tame such a powerful, untamed creature. This emblem was later incorporated into the United Kingdom’s coat of arms after the 1603 union of the Scottish and English crowns.