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- Saltire - Wikipedia
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
- The Scottish Saltire History, Symbolism, Hidden Facts
Discover the history, symbolism, and hidden facts of the Scottish Saltire — one of the world’s oldest national flags and Scotland’s enduring cultural emblem
- The Legend of the Saltire – The Scottish Flag Trust
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
- Scotfax: The Saltire on Undiscovered Scotland
The Flag of Scotland is the Saltire: the white diagonal cross of Scotland's patron saint, St Andrew, on a blue field It is one of the oldest flags in the world, dating back, according to the version of the story you believe, to 832 or further, perhaps to 761
- The battle for Scotlands flag: Why the right has adopted the saltire - BBC
The saltire has long been embraced by supporters of Scottish independence – but now it is being unfurled for a different cause
- The Saltire: Scotlands Flag Story - ScotClans
Discover the fascinating origins of Scotland's national flag, the Saltire, and its deep historical significance through legends and events
- Bloody history of the Saltire and truth behind its connection with . . .
The Saltire is thought to be the oldest continuously used flag in Europe, but it is unclear exactly when it became the national flag of Scotland Its use developed over years and it was incorporated into various seals and other flags, sometimes featuring the crucified Saint Andrew
- The Saltire Flag: History and legacy of the Scottish flag
The oldest flag in Europe and the Commonwealth, the Saltire, or St Andrew’s Cross, is a symbol of Scotland and everything it stands for; its history is one of courage, valour, hope and reward – is there anything more Scottish?
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