Reviewed and Updated: October 19, 2022 by Jamie Wilson BA
Are you looking for stylish Scottish tattoo designs? Then your search ends as we have selected unique and eye-catching tattoo designs that you will all love!
Scottish tattoos are one of the most interesting and unique tattoos.
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The culture and society of Scotland provides the tattoo industry with numerous tattoo design ideas. The culture of this country is so high that it will become a pride for anyone from the country or from outside the country.
Here we have selected some of the best and most popular Scottish tattoos that are both classy and trendy. You can choose any of the tattoo designs from the given list that attracts you the most.
Scottish cow tattoo
Scottish tattoos are incomplete without the Scottish cow tattoo. Scottish cows or Highland cows are native to Scotland or the Scottish Highlands. Hence, you can guess why it was named after that country. Highland cows have long horns and shaggy coats. A Scottish cow tattoo is a sign of abundance, renewal, nourishment, devotion and gentleness. This loving animal can be a great tattoo design idea for your collection.
For this body, the tattoo artist has drawn the face of a Scottish baby cow on the skin of the upper forearm, just above the elbow. The entire tattoo is made of black ink. The tattoo artist has used fine lines to make this little cow’s shaggy fur. The cow’s large hairs or skins cover the right eye. It has long horns and the horns are decorated with pretty flowers. There are big and small sparkling stars surrounding this baby cow.
Scottish symbol tattoo
Here is a simple yet striking Scottish tattoo. People sometimes prefer small and simple tattoo designs. For the little tattoo lovers, we carefully selected this tattoo.
In this tattoo art, the artist has made a simple violin that has been colored with black ink. The violin has a combination of dark and light black tones. And the bow of the violin is held just above it. Below this simple fiddle we can see the Scottish flag, mainly known as the Saltire. The flag was made with sky blue and white color ink. Behind this fiddle and flag we can see part of the castle that represents Scotland as it is famous for its castles. Above the castle is a clear sky with many white clouds. The tattoo has been inked on the sleeve area and is an oval tattoo.
Love tattoo in Scottish designs
A Scot can show his affection and respect for his country or motherland by embedding himself in his Saltire flag. The saltire is also known as crux decussata or St. Andrew’s cross. The literal meaning of saltire is a cross with equal diagonal bars.
In this particular tattoo, the artist has done a chest piece. In this tattoo he has embedded the saltire in a heart. This shows the love for their nation. Since the heart contains the Saltire, it is sky blue and white. From either side, the heart has two bright yellow wings, representing freedom in one. If your love for Scotland is above all else and you want to show it to the whole world, then this is the perfect tattoo for you!
Edinburgh Tattoo
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. It is very popular for its medieval old town. There are also many old castles there. Therefore, this Edinburgh Castle can be a good inspiration for a great Edinburgh tattoo.
In this Edinburgh tattoo, the artist has drawn a medieval Edinburgh castle right on the back. This is quite a large tattoo and has been done entirely in black ink. The castle has many windows and doors. There are many tall towers in the caste that are also visible. This is a unique castle design as it is a castle that has towers on both sides. We can see many clouds surrounding the lower part of the castle towers. So if you are looking for a large castle tattoo then your search ends here.
Celtic sleeve tattoo
When it comes to Scottish tattoos, the most famous and popular tattoo design is the Celtic tattoo design. A Celtic tattoo is a symbol of strength and the connection between man and nature. It is also a sign of vitality, purpose and wisdom. The four sides of the Celtic also stand for all four cardinal points.
In this sleeve tattoo, the tattoo artist has done a Celtic tattoo covering the entire upper arm. The tattoo is done in gray and black ink. The effects of these two colors give a 3D effect to this tattoo. The designs within the tattoo are interlaced and connected in a pattern. In the lower part of the Celtic, the chains form star-shaped structures. This is a very masculine tattoo that suits men well.
Scottish Thistle Tattoo
The Scottish thistle is a purple flower that grows in the Scottish Highlands. This is also the national emblem of this country. Thistle tattoo is a mark of bravery, strength, devotion and determination.
Here’s some forearm body art that might catch your eye. In this thistle flower, the artist used light purple paint to draw the petals and buds of the flowers. And the leaves and stems of the flowers are colored with dark green color. This is a great tattoo design for both men and women.
Scotland tattoo
If you’re Scottish and ready to get a tattoo that connects you deeply to your home country, then we’ve found the perfect tattoo design for you!
In this tattoo design, the tattoo artist has drawn the map of Scotland. It has outlined this country with the help of thin black ink. The inner part of the tattoo has been inked with the Scottish national flag which is referred to as a saltire because the cross has diagonal bars that are equal to each other. Then the artist colored the map in blue because that is the color of the Scottish flag. So if you want to show some patriotic love for your country then you can get inked with this tattoo design.
Scottish piper tattoo
Scottish whistlers are musicians who are part of the class of traveling minstrels. They usually appear during weddings, fairs and festivals. They are usually found in the Scottish lowlands. Scottish whistlers are associated with good luck and are believed to ward off evil spirits. So, getting a piper tattoo acts like a charmer that keeps you away from evil spirits.
In this piper tattoo, the piper has been depicted as a skeleton. The skeleton has an evil smile on its face. He holds the bagpipes with his hands, which are made only of bones. Many pipes are attached to the bagpipes. The entire tattoo has been painted with black ink and the tattoo artist has used fine lines to shade most parts of the tattoo.
Scottish eagle tattoo
The Scottish eagle or golden eagle is a prey bird. It is massive and hunts rabbits, hares, foxes as well as young deer. One can find these eagles in the Scottish Highlands. So, a Scottish Eagle tattoo is a sign of bravery, power, freedom and prosperity.
In this tattoo design we can see that the artist has drawn a colorful eagle. It has a golden beak and claws. The wings, corners of the eyes and tail of this bird of prey have touches of gold and red. As a bird of prey, it has very sharp claws that grip the saltire with a brown staff. On the Saltire, or Scottish flag, the word Proud was written. The Saltire was made in the traditional colors of blue and white. This is an amazing sleeve tattoo option if you want to show respect to your country.
Scottish skull tattoo
Skull tattoos are generally associated with the afterlife, death and rebellion. A person who chooses to have a skull tattoo shows that they are not afraid of death. This Scottish skull tattoo has been embedded on the lower part of the arm. It has a Celtic symbol right in the center of the skull.
There are many similar ideas related to Scottish tattoos, but we couldn’t include every category in the list above. So here is another list of Scottish tattoos that might tempt you all.
- Scottish tribal tattoo.
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
- Scottish deer tattoo idea.
- Scottish lion tattoo.
- Edinburgh Scotland back tattoo.
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