Alba gu bràth

Alba gu bràth ([ˈal̪ˠapə kə ˈpɾaːx]  listen ) is a Scottish Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Scotland. Idiomatically it translates into English as "Scotland forever" though the literal meaning of gu bràth in Gaelic is 'until Judgment'.[1] The phrase is often used as a political slogan in the campaign for Scottish independence.

The phrase is parallel to the Welsh language slogan "Cymru am byth" ("Wales forever") or the Irish Erin go bragh ("Ireland Forever").

Derivative spellings

Various (mis-)spellings are sometimes seen, for example: Alba go bragh, Alba gu bra, Alba go breá.

In the 1995 film Braveheart, Scottish patriot and national hero William Wallace (portrayed by Mel Gibson) shouts, "Alba gu bràth" as he gallops across the front of his assembled Scottish troops just prior to the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

In the Epic Rap Battles of History's George Washington vs. William Wallace episode, Wallace exclaims to Washington, "I'll knock your face off your moola / Alba gu bràth / gu bràth / hoo-rah / hoo-rah!"[2]

References

  1. ↑ Am Faclair Beag
  2. ↑ George Washington vs William Wallace. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 3. www.epicrapbattlesofhistory.com/. ERB. Retrieved 26 December 2016.


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