Quick Facts
Capital
Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.
Proportions
5:4
Colors
#005EB8The blue field of the Saltire, the flag of Saint Andrew.
#FFFFFFThe white saltire (diagonal cross) of Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland.
Symbols & elements
The white diagonal cross recalls the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, crucified on an X-shaped cross. Tradition dates it to a white saltire seen against a blue sky before a battle in 832; it is among the oldest national flags in the world.
Construction details
The flag of Scotland, the Saltire or Saint Andrew's Cross, is a white diagonal cross on a blue field. It is one of the oldest national flags still in use, traditionally dated to the 9th century.
Construction sheet
How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.
Common conventions
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