[edit] The Saltire, the national flag of Scotland: a white (argent) saltire on a blue (azure) field. The Flag of the United Kingdom, Flag of Scotland and Flag of Europeat the Scottish Parliament Building. The Scottish Red Ensign at a historical reenactmentof the Battle for Grolle.

One of the most iconic connections to the history of the Scottish flag happened in 832 AD, near the small village Athelstaneford, which is located a few miles northeast of Haddington. The united armies of Scots and Picts faced the Northumbrian army of Angles and Saxons.

The coat of arms of Scotland consists of a yellow shield with a red rampant lion in the center. The shield is supported by two unicorns. The shield is flanked by two flag standards, one bearing the rampant lion and the other the Scotish flag. The shield is surmounted by a the Crown of Scotland.

Netherlands (the town Sint-Oedenrode has a flag, similar to the Scotland flag). What differs them is that the coat of arms is depicted on the left section of this flag; European Union. The black St. Andrews cross depicts the hazard symbol for the dangerous chemicals, not as severe as a skull or crossbones.