The flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: bratach na h-Alba; [2] Scots: Banner o Scotland, also known as St Andrew's Cross or the Saltire) [3] is the national flag of Scotland, which consists of a …

The royal coat of arms of Scotland—a red lion and intricate border on a yellow background—was used in the early 13th century on seals and, quite possibly, in flag form; in the 20th century it …

Jan 3, 2025 · Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of twenty-nine flags used in Scotland, where they are raised and what they represent.

Mar 10, 2022 · The official flag of Scotland is called the Saltire, also known as the St. Andrew’s cross. It’s one of the oldest flags in the world, and its design is one of the simplest, yet it’s also …

Scottish flag, also known as Saltire, dates back to the 12th century. It is made up of a great white cross which spans diagonally across the flag on a blue background.

Whilst its exact origin may have been lost in myth and legend, the flag of Scotland is generally regarded as one of the oldest national flags still in modern use.

Aug 6, 2025 · The Saltire is the national flag of Scotland due to its association with Saint Andrew, Scotland's patron saint. The flag's design symbolizes the X-shaped cross on which Saint …

Learn the fascinating history behind the design of the official scottish flag.

The history of Scotland’s flag is shrouded in legends and mystery. There are many versions of how the flag came to be, but the most common legend links it to a 9th century battle that took …

Aug 18, 2022 · The centre, which is housed in a 16th-century doo’cot (a dovecot), tells the story of the legendary battle of Athelstaneford and the origin and symbolism of the Saltire as …