Historical Flags
| Flag | Date | Use | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Until 1707 | Scottish Red Ensign, used by the Royal Scottish Navy | A Red Ensign with the Flag of Scotland in the canton | |
| 1606–1707 | Scottish Union Flag | First Union Flag with the Flag of Scotland superior to and overlying the Flag of England | |
| Until 2007 | Former (unofficial) flag of Orkney | The Cross of St Magnus. (An official version has now been adopted). | |
| Until 2007 | Another former (unofficial) flag of Orkney | Flag based upon the coat of arms of Orkney (An official version has now been adopted). |
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