Nicola Sturgeon considers replacement national anthem for independent Scotland

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Nicola Sturgeon has revealed what her preferences would be if an independent Scotland was to choose a national anthem. The First Minister was asked on The Cultural Coven podcast what song or piece of music would be suitable if Scots ever voted Yes in the future.

The SNP leader said "nothing beats belting out Flower of Scotland at Hampden or Murrayfield" but offered two suggestions for an alternative anthem.

Sturgeon revealed her fondness for Highland Cathedral - a popular bagpipe melody - and the modern Scottish folk ballad Caledonia.The latter song was written by Dougie MacLean in 1977 but was made famous in the early 1990s when a powerful cover by Frankie Miller was used in a Tennent's Lager commercial.Sturgeon was interviewed by actor Nicola Roy - star of the hit BBC Scotland sitcom Scot Squad - for the podcast, which asks guests about their cultural favourites.

Roy asked: "Let's imagine there is an independent Scotland and there is a call for a new anthem. What do you think it should be?"Sturgeon replied: "I love the tune of Highland Cathedral.