The National Records of Scotland reports that “Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) had the thistle’s image incorporated into the Great Seal of Scotland, making it a national symbol for longevity.” ...

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf was in attendance in his capacity as the Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), who care for the stone, worked with ...

On the roof of the parliament building in Edinburgh, a million bees spread across 15 hives not only create honey every year but also the wax used to fill the Great Seal of Scotland which seals ...

LONDON, Jan. 17. - The Marquis of Lothian, former Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, is dead. The ninth Marquis of Lothian was, outside of the many dignities which belonged to him by hereditary ...

John Swinney has been legally sworn in as Scotland's seventh first minister. The 60-year-old is now Keeper of the Scottish Seal, also known as the Great Seal, after taking the oath of office and ...