Thistle & Scroll Copper Backsplash — Hand-Hammered Scottish Heritage Kitchen & Fireplace Wall Art

The thistle is the national emblem of Scotland — the most specifically Scottish and most heraldically precise botanical subject in the catalog. The legend says that a Norse invader stepped barefoot on a thistle in the dark and cried out, waking the sleeping Scottish camp and saving the kingdom. The flower that saved Scotland is now on the wall of your kitchen, in copper, framed by the scrollwork of the Scottish decorative tradition.

A hand-hammered copper backsplash and wall art piece of the Scottish thistle framed by flowing scrollwork in raised relief — the thistle centered in the composition, the spiny leaves and the flower head detailed, the scroll border sweeping outward to complete the frame — built up from a flat copper sheet one hammer stroke at a time by our family using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques passed through generations. The thistle, the scrollwork, and the copper field are the composition: the national emblem as the subject, the ornamental tradition as the frame, the warm metal as the ground that holds both. Available in all 15 finishes. Over 10,000 pieces made.

The thistle (Onopordum acanthium, the cotton thistle, or Cirsium vulgare, the common thistle) has been the national emblem of Scotland since at least the 13th century, appearing on Scottish coins from the reign of James III (1470) and on the collar of the Order of the Thistle — the highest order of chivalry in Scotland, founded by James VII in 1687. The motto of the Order of the Thistle — Nemo me impune lacessit (Latin: “No one provokes me with impunity”; Scots: “Wha daur meddle wi’ me?”) — is the most specifically Scottish heraldic motto in the Western tradition. The thistle appears on the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom (the Scottish quarter), on the reverse of the pound coin, on the cap badge of every Scottish regiment, and on the stonework of every Scottish cathedral and castle from the 15th century onward. The scrollwork border that frames this composition draws from the Scottish Baroque and the Adam style — the flowing acanthus scroll of the Scottish country house and the Edinburgh New Town townhouse. In copper, the thistle and the scroll are the most specifically Scottish and most heraldically complete decorative backsplash in the catalog.

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What Can You Order With This Design?

① Single backsplash or wall art piece — select your size above
The thistle and scroll in your exact size and finish. With or without personalization — your family name, a Scottish clan motto, or a short phrase in Scots Gaelic worked into the scroll border at no extra charge. Note your finish and text preference at checkout — we’ll send a digital preview before production begins.

② Kitchen, fireplace surround, or feature wall
The thistle and scroll above the stove or centered on the fireplace surround — the most specifically Scottish and most heraldically complete botanical backsplash in the catalog. Contact us with your wall dimensions for an exact quote.

③ Custom Scottish or heraldic composition — reach out
A specific Scottish clan crest with the thistle, a thistle with a specific clan motto in Scots Gaelic or Latin, a thistle combined with the St. Andrew’s Cross (the Saltire), a thistle with the Scottish lion rampant, or a fully custom Scottish heraldic composition. Same process, completely custom. Just reach out.

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Perfect For

• Scottish heritage home — the thistle on the wall of the home that carries the Scottish identity — the most specifically Scottish and most heraldically precise botanical backsplash in the catalog
• Kitchen backsplash or fireplace surround — the thistle and scroll above the stove or centered on the fireplace — the most botanically specific and most ornamentally complete Scottish heritage panel in the catalog
• Unique handmade gift — for anyone with Scottish heritage, a Scottish clan connection, or a love of the Scottish decorative tradition — the most specifically Scottish and most heraldically complete gift in the catalog
• 15 finishes available — Natural Copper, Brown Copper, Green Copper, Blue Copper, Fire Copper, Black Copper, Copper–Black, Silver, Silver–Copper, Silver–Gold, Silver–Black, Gold, Antique Gold, Black–Gold, Gold–Black — note your preference at checkout

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For Trade Professionals

Interior designers and contractors working on Scottish heritage, traditional, and formal residential and hospitality projects work with us directly — bespoke dimensions, any finish, any scale. Trade inquiries here or via live chat.

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You Work Directly With the Craftsman

One workshop. Every piece made by hand. Every message answered by the person who makes the work.

• Share your space and your vision — photos, measurements, finish preference, any personalization or clan details
• We design it and render it into your space — before production starts
• Production begins only after your approval
• We photograph the finished piece — before it ships
• Ships when you’re satisfied

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Pricing

Select your size above to order directly. Need a different size? Reach out — we’ll add it.

• 24×18" — $627
• 36×30" — $1,469
• 48×36" — $2,311

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Material & Specs

• Real copper sheet, hand-hammered, mounted on a solid backing panel
• About ¼ inch thick — sits flush against the wall
• Lighter than wall tile, rigid and strong, with no flex or warping
• Weights: 24×18" — 6.1 lbs · 36×30" — 15.5 lbs · 48×36" — 25 lbs
• Sealed with clear lacquer — wipe clean with a damp cloth. The finish holds beautifully for years; a simple recoat keeps it looking its best long-term.
• Heat-resistant and safe directly behind stoves and cooktops
• Scottish thistle with spiny leaves, flower head, and scrollwork border in raised copper relief — fully detailed across the panel
• Ships in approximately 3 weeks. Free shipping across the US.

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Installation

• Screw Mount — pre-drilled holes with matching decorative screw caps.
• Adhesive Mount — construction adhesive on the panel back. Over tile, drywall, stone, or wood.
• Hang — hanging wire on the back.

Installation guidance included.

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Ready to order? Select your size above — or reach out with your finish preference and we’ll take it from there. Live chat is open.