The most widely recognised flags of Scotland are the Saltire and Lion Rampant but there are even more niche examples.The most widely recognised flags of Scotland are the Saltire and Lion Rampant but there are even more niche examples.
The most widely recognised flags of Scotland are the Saltire and Lion Rampant but there are even more niche examples.

Flags of Scotland: 29 Scottish flags and their meanings starting with the Saltire and Lion Rampant

Every country hoists a flag as their national symbol, but many countries have seen multiple different flag designs over their history and Scotland is no exception.

Countries have flags as they act as symbols of their nation that - in theory - hold similar beliefs, goals and commitment to laws within a defined territory. However, if history teaches us anything it's that morals (as well as borders) can change sporadically and so many countries have had a wealth of different flag designs.

Diplo reports that Afghanistan alone has changed flags a whopping 30 times in the last 100 years. But what about Scotland? Well, as a country with a rich and sometimes dark history our many islands, regions, cities, organisations, royalty and more have seen a myriad of flag designs hoisted high into the bonnie Scottish sky.

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

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