Flag of Scotland - Wikipedia
WEBThe flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: bratach na h-Alba; [1] Scots: Banner o Scotland, also known as St Andrew's Cross or the Saltire) [2] is the national flag of Scotland, which consists of a white saltire defacing a blue field.
Flag of Scotland | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica
WEBAug 29, 2024 · flag of a constituent unit of the United Kingdom, flown subordinate to the Union Jack, that consists of a blue field (background) bearing a white saltire (diagonal cross) that extends to the flag corners; this type of emblem is known as the Cross of St. Andrew (after the patron saint of Scotland).
Flags of Scotland: 29 Scottish flags and their meanings starting …
WEBJul 7, 2023 · The most widely recognised flags of Scotland are the Saltire and Lion Rampant but there are even more niche examples.
The Flags of Scotland - Saltire and Lion Rampant - Historic UK
WEBWhilst its exact origin may have been lost in myth and legend, the flag of Scotland is generally regarded as one of the oldest national flags still in modern use. Not content with one flag however, Scotland also has a second unofficial national flag.
A Guide to the Flags of Scotland - Out About Scotland
WEBMar 10, 2022 · The official flag of Scotland is called the Saltire, also known as the St. Andrew’s cross. It’s one of the oldest flags in the world, and its design is one of the simplest, yet it’s also one of the most striking. But where did it originate from?
Flag of Scotland - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe flag of Scotland is flown every day, alongside the Union Flag and the flag of Europe. The fourth flagpole is used for special occasions such as Commonwealth Day and United Nations Day. The fifth pole is used for the Royal Standard of Scotland. blue and white the two colors in the Scottish flag.
List of Scottish flags - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a list of flags that are used exclusively in Scotland. Other flags used in Scotland, as well as the rest of the United Kingdom can be found at list of British flags.
The Flag of Scotland – History and Facts
WEBThe Flag of Scotland – History and Facts. Scottish flag, also known as Saltire, dates back to the 12th century. It is made up of a great white cross which spans diagonally across the flag on a blue background.
The Legend of the Saltire - Scottish Flag Trust
WEBThe St Andrew’s Cross or Saltire is Scotland’s national flag. Tradition has it that the flag, the white saltire on a blue background, the oldest flag in Europe and the Commonwealth, originated in a battle fought in East Lothian in the Dark Ages.
Flag of Scotland: The Saltire - SCOTLAND WELCOMES YOU
WEBMay 25, 2016 · It is believed the Saltire became the national flag of Scotland in the year 832AD, in the sky above a battlefield near the village of Athelstaneford in East Lothian. This time the Scots were the invaders, as East Lothian was part of the kingdom of Northumbria.
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