This is the legend of how the thistle came to be the national emblem of Scotland. No-one is truly sure of how the thistle came to be Scotland’s national flower. However, a well-known story attributes the thistle being chosen as the emblem of Scotland to the Battle of Largs (a coastal town in Ayrshire) in the 13th century. A Norse army journeyed to Scotland, intent on conquering the land. The legend has it that they left their ships under cover of night, and were planning to ambush the sleeping S

Things we’re leaving behind in 2025 ✨ The pressure to do all the things. Rushing through lessons just to check a box. Treating art as “extra” instead of essential. We’re choosing slower days, deeper learning, and more creativity woven into our homeschool rhythms. Here’s to a year that values curiosity, connection, and creating together. 🎨 What are your homeschool goals for this year? #homeschoolart #homeschool #homeschoolartclass #artfirstlearning | Lily & Thistle - Art Makes Me Smart