What are the colours of the Scottish flag?

Answer 1

The Scottish flag, also known as the Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross, consists of a white diagonal cross on a blue field. The white cross represents the patron saint of Scotland, Saint Andrew, who was crucified on a diagonal cross. The blue background symbolizes the sky and the sea, reflecting Scotland's close ties to both nature and maritime heritage.

Answer 2

A white diagnonal cross (saltire) on a sky blue background is the correct colour.

Many cheap copies of the scottish flag appear to be more of a dark blue / navy colour but this is incorrect

The official colour of blue endorsed by the Scottish Parliament is Pantone 300.

Answer 3

The colors are very simple. A long time ago the Sottish people used to paint themselves blue. This is why their flag is blue. The white cross symbols Christianity. It is white because it symbolizes the innocent blood that has been shed from innocent Christians being persecuted.

Answer 4

The legend goes that a white cross appeared against the blue sky after the Scots and Pict forces prayed to St. Andrew just before battle in 832 A.D.

Answer 5

A white diagonal cross on a dark blue background.

Answer 6

The National flag of Scotland, otherwise known as the Saltire or St.Andrew's Cross is a white diagonal cross on a blue background.

Answer 7

blue and white