Scotland Flag

The date of this flag being adopted by the country is unknown and therefore an estimation of its age and status is not possible. The reason that it is considered to be the oldest flag is that the flag is used as the national flag of Scotland since the time of the 12th century and the addition of the sign of the cross which is also known as the St. Andrew’s cross is used as its sign since the early part of the 15th century. One can easily explain and interpret the colors and design of this flag as its design and coloration is very simple and holds simple meaning. The colors used in the flag are blue and white. The colors are distributed along the national flag of Scotland in a very unique pattern and that is a complete blue colored base flag and the picture of a white colored cross is present on the front side of the flag. The ends of the white colored cross are stretched till all the four corners of the flag of Scotland and hence it is a cross which is actually shaped like the cross placed for incorrect answers. The Scottish flag meaning and significance of the colors and the design of the flag of Scotland is very unique and are very symbolic.

The Scotland flag description is the simplest one because of the absence of emblem and strips or any other thing that complex the description or explanation of the flag. The proportions of the national flag of Scotland are 3:5 respectively. The representation of many factors lies within this simple designed flag. The flags design that holds the cross sign on it, is taken from the influence of St. Andrew crucifixion manner. The crucifixion was done on an X shaped cross and St. Andrew is a Disciple of Jesus the people thus adopted it as it is said that the bones of St. Andrew are buried in Scotland. Another legend, as to the colors and design of the National Flag of Scotland is concern, is that: in the 8th century it was King Angus who when about to lead his army into battle had spent the whole night praying for help and guidance as the opposing army was greater and it is said that he saw St. Andrew in his dream and he promised the king victory. The next morning when the king looked to the sky he saw that the clouds had formed a shape of an X shaped cross in the sky and with that he led his army and they were victorious and that was when he took St. Andrew as the patron saint of Scotland. An interesting factor to know and note regarding the flag of Scotland is that the design of the Scottish flag is the combination of three flags that make up the design of the British Union Jack. It is also seen that it was after a total time period of about 300 years that Scotland gained the right to govern itself and be independent that when the opening of the Parliament in Edinburgh took place and the date for that was 1st of July and the year was 1999.

One can easily obtain pictures and stickers of the Scottish Flag. For watching the animated Scottish Flags one must visit any sports ground at some sports festival where lot of animated flags can be seen easily and also on the official days of Scotland.