Scotland’s national animal is the Unicorn: Scotland is known for its love of myths and legends, so, it comes as no surprise that a fabled creature is Scotland’s national animal. The Unicorn was first used in the 12th century as a national symbol. You can spot Unicorns all over Scotland, often wrapped in a golden chain. It symbolises purity, innocence, masculinity and power and it was believed that the Unicorn is one of the strongest animals. The chain could be a symbol that the Scottish Kings had so much power and strength that they could tame even a Unicorn.