It’s no secret that wolves once roamed the Scottish Highlands until they were hunted to extinction in the 18th century. But aside from having lived in this part of the UK for centuries, there are other reasons why wolves have a strong association with Scotland.
One town in particular has very close ties to wolves – Stirling.
The legend is quite incredible. Back in the ninth century, legend has it that a group of vikings were planning to take the town. They crept up on the settlement in the dead of night, but on their way towards the town they disturbed a pack of wolves.
When the wolves started to howl, the townsfolk in Stirling awoke and raced to protect themselves. However, the vikings were already retreating, having been terrified by the wolves.
As a result, the wolf became a symbol of the town and you can see them on the buildings and even on Stirling’s banners.
This means a stainless steel bracelet featuring a wolf or wolves could be a great gift for any friends or family with Scottish heritage, especially if they have connections to Stirling.
Wolves are used as symbols of various qualities that also make them appealing when included in jewellery. They are often associated with fierce loyalty as well as leadership and freedom. Wolves are also used as a metaphor for our connections with the wilderness.
Although wolves are associated with Scotland in the UK, they feature in various aspects of folklore in the Northern Hemisphere. In Norse legends, wolves are seen as companions of some of the gods – such as Odin.
In addition, Norse mythology stated that two wolves chased the sun and the moon through the sky, which explained their daily movement throughout the heavens.
Meanwhile, in Native American culture, wolves were considered to be symbols of courage, wisdom, loyalty, freedom and strength.
