Scotland is a country where myths, legends and real life are closely intertwined with each other. Scots have always revered folklore, the unicorn is Scotland's national animal. The Unicorn, according to Celtic mythology, is a symbol of purity, innocence, joy, life itself, and at the same time masculinity. The first mention of the Unicorn as the national animal of Scotland appeared in the beginning of XII century. Exactly this mythical beast appeared on the coat of arms of King William I of Scotland. The Unicorn became the symbol of the country because the Scottish people saw it as an animal with all the traits of an ideal leader. They didn't want a proud lion. They waited for a man who could heal the country after its troubles and so exercise his power that Scotland would "spread her wings. The plaid skirt that the Scots love to wear is called the kilt. The kilt appeared in Scotland around the seventh century. If you remember the humid climate of Scotland, then it becomes clear that in the mountainous areas wearing pants was not practical, because the feet quickly got wet. But in kilts they quickly crossed the terrain, this clothing perfectly dried out and was at night instead of a blanket. The kilt is also considered a symbol of freedom. In the 18th century, the English government stripped Scotland of its independence and, among other things, obliged the population to wear pants. The Highlanders, in turn, continued to walk in kilts, and carried their pants with them stretched on sticks. Then the authorities passed a law forbidding the wearing of kilts. For disobedience the inhabitants were threatened with 6-month imprisonment, and for the second time - exile in the colony for 7 years. But they could not expel everyone, and the highest circles of Scottish nobility continued to wear the checkered attire as a sign of protest. Today the kilt is considered an integral part of Scottish culture, and is also popular around the world for its ornamentation