DECLARATION OF ARBROATH—Unframed Facsimile

Scotland's Historic—
And Most Treasured State Paper

Without doubt the most famous document in Scottish history and a national treasure of Scotland, the Declaration of Arbroath was written to Pope John XXII in April 1320, on behalf of the nobles, barons and community of the realm of Scotland. This eloquent letter, written in Latin and in support of King Robert Bruce (Robert I) and an independent Scotland, is still regarded as a spirited statement of a nation's claim to freedom.

Held dear in the hearts of millions of Scot at home and abroad:

“for, as long as but a hundred of us remain alive, never will we on any conditions be brought under English rule. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom — for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.”

Famous extract from the Declaration of Arbroath, 6th April 1320

 

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The Original Facsimile

The images here mean a lot to me because they show the very first 3D facsimile I created, and shared with folks... of the Declaration of Arbroath original replica. It’s a reminder to me of Scotland’s most treasured historic document — and of the passion that sparked this whole project. 

That early work quietly grew into something bigger... a way for me to honour Scotland’s proud history, but also to celebrate the universal ideas of freedom and independence that go far beyond my wee town of Arbroath, and Scotland's shores.

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As such, I wanted to let you know about the Star-Spangled Banner tartan, released in 2025 as a special limited-edition fine art print. It’s part of that story ... and my journey. It’s connected to that same spirit of liberty — and it made sense to bring that same energy into something new.