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  1. Scotland.com
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    The Flag of Scotland - History and Facts | Scotland.com

    • 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 th… See more

    Scottish Flag: The Legends of St. Andrews Cross

    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 ci… See more

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    Legends About St. Andrews Cross

    There are lots of different legends about St. Andrews cross. However, there are two of them, … See more

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    Scottish Lion Flag: A Legacy of Richard The Lion-Heart

    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 Kings and Queens of Scotland a… See more

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    Flag of Angus

    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. Th… See more

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  1. Facts about the flag of Scotland (Saltire):
    1. The flag consists of a white saltire (St. Andrews' Cross) on a blue background.
    2. The word "Saltire" means "a cross with diagonal bars of equal length."
    3. The dark blue color on the Union Flag (Union Jack) has its origins in Scotland.
    4. The flag design is distinctive and represents Scottish identity.
    5. The flag is flanked in majesty at the Scottish Parliament12.
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    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. ...

    The Flag Of Scotland - Origins & Histor…

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    Interesting Facts About the Flag of Scotland

    • 1. Historical Origins of the Scottish Flag ...
    • 2. Origins of the Dark Blue on the Union Flag ...
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    What are some interesting facts about the flag of Scotland?
    The flag contains a white Saltire on a blue field. The white Saltire was first used by Queen Margaret, the wife of James III of Scotland. The first used flag in the history of Scotland dates back to the 16th century. Ever Since many formats of the flag have come into existence. Let us known some interesting facts about the Flag of Scotland.

    10 Interesting Facts About The Flag Of Scotland - OhFact!

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    What is the Scottish flag?
    The Scotland Flag, or St Andrew’s Cross, or ‘Saltire’, is the national flag of this constituent nation of the United Kingdom. The earliest known use of the saltire as a national emblem representing Scotland dates from its appearance on the seal of the Guardians of Scotland in 1286.

    » Scotland - The Flag Institute

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    How did Scotland get its national flag?
    And this is how, according to legend, Scotland got its national flag. In 1385, the Scottish Parliament decreed that every Scottish soldier wear the saltire to distinguish them in battle. At the time, the decree said the background color should be blue, either on a square or round cloth. The Saltire and not the background was the badge of the scots.

    Flag of Scotland - Colours, Meaning, History

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    When was the first Scottish flag made?
    The earliest surviving Scottish flag consisting solely of the saltire dates from 1503: a white cross on a red background. By 1540 the legend of King Angus had been altered to include the vision of the cross against a blue sky. Thereafter, this saltire design in its present form became the national flag of Scotland.

    Flag of Scotland - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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  3. Britannica
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    Flag of Scotland | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica

     
  4. Wikipedia
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    Flag of Scotland - Wikipedia

  5. Scottish Magic
    https://www.scottish-at-heart.com/flag-of-scotland.html

    The Flag Of Scotland - Origins & History Of The Saltire

  6. Out About Scotland
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    A Guide to the Flags of Scotland - Out About Scotland

  7. Wikipedia
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    Flag of Scotland - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  8. Historic UK
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    The Flags of Scotland - Saltire and Lion Rampant - Historic UK

  9. Edarabia
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    Flag of Scotland - Colours, Meaning, History - Edarabia

  10. The Scotsman
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    Flags of Scotland: 29 Scottish flags and their meanings starting …

  11. flaginstitute.org
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    » Scotland - The Flag Institute

  12. Flagpedia.net
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    Flag of Scotland | Flagpedia.net

  13. Kids encyclopedia
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    Flag of Scotland Facts for Kids

  14. Kidadl
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    33 Facts About Scotland Flag: History And Design Explained!

  15. WDIY
    https://www.wdiy.org/arts/2017-09-06/behind-the-flag-of-scotland

    Behind the Flag of Scotland - WDIY

  16. theflags.org
    https://theflags.org/country-flags-of-the-world/scotland

    Flag Of Scotland - TheFlags.org

  17. Tartan Plaid
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    10 Amazing Facts About The Flag of Scotland Not Everyone Knows

  18. Country FAQ
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    47 Interesting, Fun, Cool Facts About Flag of Scotland

  19. OhFact
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    10 Interesting Facts About The Flag Of Scotland - OhFact!

  20. Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/place/Scotland

    Scotland | History, Capital, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts

  21. WorldFlags.net
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    Flag of Scotland | WorldFlags.net

  22. natgeokids.com
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    Fabulous facts about Scotland! | National Geographic Kids

  23. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Scottish_flags

    List of Scottish flags - Wikipedia

  24. Kids encyclopedia
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    National symbols of Scotland Facts for Kids

  25. New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/article/uk-riots-protests.html

    Riots Break Out Across UK: What to Know - The New York Times