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- Facts about the flag of Scotland (Saltire):
- The flag consists of a white saltire (St. Andrews' Cross) on a blue background.
- The word "Saltire" means "a cross with diagonal bars of equal length."
- The dark blue color on the Union Flag (Union Jack) has its origins in Scotland.
- The flag design is distinctive and represents Scottish identity.
- The flag is flanked in majesty at the Scottish Parliament12.
Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The National Flag of Scotland
- About The Official Scottish Flag 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. ...
www.scottish-at-heart.com/flag-of-scotland.htmlInteresting Facts About the Flag of Scotland
- 1. Historical Origins of the Scottish Flag ...
- 2. Origins of the Dark Blue on the Union Flag ...
- 3. The Complex Composition of the Union Jack ...
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The official appearance of the Scottish flag was in 1542. It was a part of the illustration from the book “Register of Scottish Arms”, made by Sir David Lyndsay, a Scottish herald. Some say that it’s the oldest flag in Europe. However, according to the official information, the flag of Scotland is the second-oldest … See more
As a rule, any legend has its hero. And St. Andrews is the main hero of this tale. He is also known, as Apostle Andrews and the brother of St. Peter. He was crucified in 60 AD in the city of … See more
There are lots of different legends about St. Andrews cross. However, there are two of them, which are so popular that they cause intensive debates until today. One of the most iconic connections to the history of the Scottish flag happened in 832 AD, near the … See more
The Scottish lion flag, also commonly known as Lion Rampant of Scotland, is the second flag of this country. It belongs to the royal family of … See more
In 2007 the Angus Council proposed to replace the Saltire with a special flag of Angus. It represented various emblems, like crowns, stars, and also a red lion with a crown. The main idea was that the flag should be raised on Council Buildings. It caused a negative … See more
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