The Lion Rampant has been the symbol of Scottish Monarchs since at least the time of Alexander II and the 1220s. ‘Rampant’ is a heraldic term for a beast standing on its hind legs, with raised claws, poised ready to strike. It represents the courage, bravery, and ferocity of the Scots. This brooch is intended to evoke the confidence of medieval, Renaissance and modern Scotland altogether. 

This is a large brooch, 124mm long and 80mm wide

Brooches with large movable central pins were almost universally used as garment fasteners in the Iron Age, although the design was heartily adopted and elaborated by the peoples of Scotland and Ireland in the centuries between 700 and 900AD. 

It is ideal for use with our fly plaids, or custom evening scarves but it looks impressive on wraps and capes too.

Designed, cast, and finished in our Glasgow workshops.

100% lead-free pewter.