The flag’s diagonal white cross on a blue background is a reference to Saint Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint. The white color of the cross evokes the saint’s purity and faith, and symbolizes the divine light and heavenly protection granted to the Scottish people.

The flag of Scotland is blue with a white X (a saltire) that represents Scotland’s patron saint, Saint Andrew. Saint Andrew’s Cross or “the Saltire” is the name given to the flag. St. Andrew asked to be crucified on a saltire rather than a cross because he did not feel worthy to suffer the same fate as Jesus Christ.

The white saltire represents Saint Andrew, who was said to have been martyred on a diagonal cross. The blue background symbolizes the sky and the waters surrounding Scotland, emphasizing the nation's maritime history and its connection to the natural environment.

The flag of Scotland, also known as the Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire, features a simple yet striking design. It consists of a blue field with a white diagonal cross that extends to the corners of the flag. The cross represents Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, who is said to have been martyred on a cross of this shape.