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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flag_of_ScotlandFlag of Scotland - Wikipedia

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   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.

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3. www.historyscotland.com › history › the-history-andThe history and legend of the Saltire - History Scotland

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   Nov 19, 2018 · The St Andrew’s Cross or saltire is Scotland’s national flag. Tradition has it that the flag, the white saltire on a blue blackground, the oldest flag in the Commonwealth and Europe, originated in a battle fought in East Lothian in the Dark Ages.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Cross-of-St-AndrewCross of St. Andrew | emblem | Britannica

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   In flag of Scotland. …the supposed origin of the Cross of St. Andrew, although the event, attributed to ad 737 or 832, is clearly apocryphal. The first corroborated use of the symbol dates from 1286, when it appeared in the government seal of the “guardians” of Scotland. The royal coat of arms of Scotland—a… Read More. Union Jack.

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › flag-of-ScotlandFlag of Scotland | Colors, Meaning & History | Britannica

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   Apr 25, 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 as the Cross of St. Andrew (after the patron saint of Scotland).

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SaltireSaltire - Wikipedia

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   Flag of Scotland. The Flag of Scotland, called The Saltire or Saint Andrew's Cross, is a blue field with a white saltire. According to tradition, it represents Saint Andrew, who is supposed to have been crucified on a cross of that form (called a crux decussata) at Patras, Greece .

8. scottishflagtrust.com › the-flag-heritage-centreThe Legend of the Saltire – The Scottish Flag Trust

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   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. It is believed that the battle took place in the year 832AD.

9. www.visitscotland.com › st-andrews-the-saltireSt Andrew & the Saltire, the Scottish Flag | VisitScotland

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   This is the Saltire - a blue flag with a white diagonal cross. It's believed to be the oldest flag in Europe. The flag uses an azure background, known as Pantone 300. Alongside the royal flag, the Lion Rampant, the Saltire can be seen flying in the crowds of international sporting events, on churches and on national and local government buildings.