() is a Scottish Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Scotland (''Alba''). Idiomatically it translates into English as 'Scotland forever'. It has also been used on some Scotland Football National team shirts over the past few seasons. The phrase is parallel to the Irish language, Irish ('Ireland Forever'), Welsh language slogan ('Wales forever'), the Breton language, Breton ('Brittany forever') or the Cornish language ('Cornwall forever').

Popular culture

In the 1995 film ''Braveheart'', Scottish knight William Wallace (portrayed by Mel Gibson) shouts "" as he gallops across the front of his assembled Scottish troops just prior to their decisive victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

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British political phrases Battle cries Politics of Scotland Scottish independence Scottish nationalism {{scotland-stub