In an alternate realm, where fates did intertwine,
Scotland’s destiny took a different design,
The Jacobite rebellion, victorious and grand,
Scotland stood tall, an independent land.
Bonnie Prince Charlie, hailed with cheers,
The Jacobites triumphant, free from fears,
A united nation, under a sovereign’s reign,
Scotland’s spirit, unshackled from the chain.
The echoes of Culloden, a distant past,
As Scotland blossomed, her future vast,
A land of freedom, where dreams took flight,
A beacon of hope, shining ever so bright.
Through glens and highlands, prosperity spread,
Cultures thrived, with no oppression to dread,
The bagpipes’ melodies, rang through the air,
A nation proud, with a spirit beyond compare.
The tartan weaved, in patterns anew,
Symbolizing unity, the clans’ bond true,
In their diversity, strength they would find,
A tapestry of heritage, forever intertwined.
Scotland’s landscape, an untouched delight,
Untamed rivers, flowing with pure might,
From Loch Ness’ depths to Ben Nevis’ peak,
Nature’s treasures, for all to seek.
Trade and commerce, flourished and grew,
As Scotland’s heart, with innovation, drew,
From shipyards to distilleries, inventions took hold,
A nation of progress, its story untold.
In the halls of Edinburgh, wisdom would thrive,
With universities esteemed, knowledge would arrive,
Intellectual giants, inspired by their land,
Enlightenment’s flame, held firm in their hand.
Yet amidst the glory, they’d remember still,
The sacrifices made, on Culloden’s hill,
For the Jacobites’ fight, their legacy embraced,
A reminder of freedom, never to be effaced.
So let us imagine, this Scotland so bold,
Where the Jacobite rebellion’s tale did unfold,
A nation unburdened, her spirit set free,
In this alternate world, what might Scotland be?
A land of dreams, where independence would soar,
Scotland’s destiny, forever to explore,
In our hearts, their spirit will forever abide,
For Scotland’s story, is one of resilience and pride.