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Flag of Scotland - Wikipedia
The flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: bratach na h-Alba; Scots: Banner o Scotland, also known as St Andrew's Cross or the Saltire) is the national flag of Scotland, which consists of a white saltire defacing a blue field. The Saltire, rather than the Royal Standard of Scotland, is the correct flag for all private individuals … See more
The heraldic term for an X-shaped cross is a 'saltire', from the old French word saultoir or salteur (itself derived from the Latin saltatorium), a … See more
Use by the Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has ruled that the Saltire should, where possible, fly on all its buildings every day from 8am until sunset. An exception is made for United Kingdom "national days", when on buildings where only … See moreIn 2017, the Unicode Consortium approved emoji support for the flag of Scotland, alongside the flags of England and Wales, in Unicode version 10.0 and Emoji version 5.0. … See more
The 1320 Declaration of Arbroath cites Scotland's conversion to Christianity by St. Andrew, "the first to be an Apostle". Depiction of the saint being crucified on a decussate cross was … See more
The Saltire is one of the key components of the Union Flag which, since its creation in 1606, has appeared in various forms following the Flag of … See more
The Royal Standard of Scotland, also known as the Banner of the King of Scots or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms. Used historically by the King of Scots, the Royal Standard of Scotland differs from … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license The Flags of Scotland - Saltire and Lion Rampant
The Two Flags of Scotland. When St. Andrew was being crucified by the Romans in A.D. 60, he met his end on a ‘saltire’, or X-shaped cross (St. Andrew’s cross) which became his symbol. Two separate legends help to explain the …
St Andrew & the Saltire, the Scottish Flag | VisitScotland
The Legend of the Saltire - Scottish Flag Trust
The 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.
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Flag of Scotland | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica
Aug 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 …
The Flag Of Scotland - Origins & History Of The Saltire
The actual word 'Saltire' means 'a cross with diagonal bars of equal length' and the national flag of Scotland is made up of a white saltire (aka St. Andrews' Cross) on a blue background. First hoisted in 1512, it's believed to be one of …
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Scotfax: The Saltire on Undiscovered Scotland
The Flag of Scotland is the Saltire: the white diagonal cross of Scotland's patron saint, St Andrew, on a blue field. It is one of the oldest flags in the world, dating back, according to the version of the story you believe, to 832 or further, …
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The Saltire is a welcoming symbol for all Scots whether they are Scots by birth, by choice or through their family roots. The Saltire memorial and Flag Heritage Centre celebrate the connection Athelstaneford and East Lothian has as the …
St Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland - Historic UK
His cross, in white on a blue background, remains the proud symbol of Scotland today and forms a central component of the flag of the United Kingdon of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The supposed anniversary of his martyrdom is 30 …
A Guide to the Flags of Scotland - Out About Scotland
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