Since antiquity, the unicorn has been portrayed as a beast with a single massive, pointed, spiraling horn emerging from its forehead.

How is a unicorn represented in heraldry?

A unicorn is frequently represented in heraldry as a steed with a goat's cloven claws and beard, a lion's tail, and a delicate, spiral funnel on its forehead.

What does a unicorn symbolize in Scotland?

The unicorn is best recognized in heraldry as a sign of Scotland: the unicorn was seen to be the natural opponent of the lion, which the English royals had adopted roughly a hundred years previously. Two unicorns aided the King of Scots and Duke of Rothesay's royal allies. Since the merger of England and Scotland in 1707, the United Kingdom's royal arms have been backed by a unicorn and an English lion.

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