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Yesterday, MSPs were asked to consider formally adopting Flower of Scotland as the national anthem when they were presented with a petition arguing that doing so would unite the country. But far from bringing the MSPs together, the petition served as a reminder that Flower of Scotland would not be everyone’s choice. After considering the matter MSPs on Holyrood’s petitions committee urged the Scottish Government to consider endorsing the ides of a Scottish national anthem - but were divided as to what it should be. The committee recommended ministers launch a consultation into approving a national anthem that would examine the arguments for Flower of Scotland as well the case for a new song by a modern composer. Any such consultation would also have to look at the merits of other existing Scottish Songs. Louise asks: Does Scotland need its own national anthem and if so what should it be?