Flags of Scotland - Historical Flags

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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