The culture and traditions of Caledonia provide endless inspiration for Scottish tattoo designs. 

One of the most popular designs for those with Scot bloodlines are thistle tattoos.

The following collection of top 65 thistle tattoo ideas are sure to help inspire your Scottish roots for a new tattoo design. 

1. Realistic Thistle Tattoo Ideas

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2. Ankle and Lower Leg Thistle Tattoos

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2. Upper Arm Thistle Tattoos

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3. Thistle Tattoo Designs for the Back and Chest

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4. Blackwork Thistle Tattoo Designs

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5. Forearm Thistle Tattoo Ideas

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