About the Scottish Unicorn Network

In 1913, my grandparents sailed from Scotland to Canada — my grandfather on the Hesperian, my grandmother on the Grampian. They met and married in Alberta. I never knew my grandfather; he died before I was born. But my granny lived with us for a time; she bought me a puppy and taught me to read.

Years later, I traveled to Scotland to see where they had come from. On the advice of my innkeeper, who asked about my Scottish roots, I paid the ferryman to take me across the moat of Threave Castle. Standing inside the ruined Great Hall before a weathered tapestry that read “Welcome to the Ancient Home of the Black Douglas,” I felt a connection to my heritage deeper than I could ever have imagined. From that moment on, Scotland became part of my identity.

Since then, I’ve relished the mystery of its standing stones, the magic of its ruined castles, and the enchantment of its legends. Among Scotland’s many symbols, none captures this essence better than the unicorn — a creature of myth and magic - and Scotland’s national animal. Too often, heritage is treated as a dull and dusty relic. I believe it should be energizing: Woven into our stories, our celebrations, even our sense of fun. That Scottish spirit is a part of who we are.

I created the Scottish Unicorn Networkto honor that spirit and connect others who feel the same. Through our e-Magazine, The Scottish Unicorn, you’ll find tales that link past and present, traditions and legends, culture and community. From Robbie Burns to the Loch Ness monster, from tartan balls to unicorn sightings, there’s something here to ignite your Scottish spirit.

If that sounds like you, welcome! 

You’ve found another clan to call your own.