Flag of Scotland
Western Europe · GB-SCT · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeGB-SCT
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Scotland |
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| Country | Scotland |
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| Official Name | Scotland |
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| Capital | Edinburgh |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Northern Europe |
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| ISO Code | GB-SCT / GB-SCT |
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| Internet Domain | .scot |
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| Calling Code | +44 |
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| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
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| Official Language(s) | English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic |
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| Demonym | Scottish |
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| Area | 77,933 km² |
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| Population | 5,490,100 |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Scotland |
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| Current Version Adopted | 1512 |
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| Design First Used | 1385 |
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| Flag Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 2 |
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| Main Colours | Blue, White |
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| Designer | Traditional; the saltire of Saint Andrew |
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| Design Type | Saltire |
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| Nickname | The Saltire |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Scotland |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Blue | | #005EB8 | 0, 94, 184 | 100, 49, 0, 28 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Saltire of Saint Andrew | By legend a white cross appeared in the blue sky before a Pictish victory in 832, one of the oldest national flags still in use |
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| Blue | Stands for the field, said to be the sky in which the saltire appeared before a battle. |
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| White | Stands for the diagonal cross of Saint Andrew. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1385 | The saltire is ordered to be worn by Scottish soldiers |
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| 1512 | The earliest surviving depiction of the flag |
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| 2003 | The Scottish Parliament recommends Pantone 300 as the official blue |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 3:5 |
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| Hoist (height) | 3 units |
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| Fly (width) | 5 units |
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| Layout | Saltire |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the saltire is one fifth of the height |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Court of the Lord Lyon guidance |
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How the Flag of Scotland Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | No | No separate military flag is in use |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | No | Not a United Nations member state |
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Other Official Flags of Scotland
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | No |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | No |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 514 years |
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| Adoption Date | 1512 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1385 |
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| Designer | Traditional; the saltire of Saint Andrew |
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| Nickname | The Saltire |
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| Dominant Colour | Blue |
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| Flags It Resembles | Nova Scotia and Jamaica use comparable saltires |
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| Notable Feature | Saltire |
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