What does the blue and white mean on the Scotland flag?

Answer 1

It is the flag of Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland

The Flag is called the saltire, it represents the the cross St Andrew was hung on.

Another version is that it was spotted in the sky east of Edinburgh shortly before a battle whose identity escapes me and adopted as their standard. It's seen in the sky a heck of a lot over Scotland now thanks to air travel.

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Battle of Rosslyn 1303

Answer 2

The blue and white on the Scottish flag is the sign, like all country flags, of St. Andrew. (Saint of Scotland) For more information, I would suggest looking through websites such as Google, and other search engines.

Answer 3

The Saltire or St Andrews Cross is the national flag of Scotland. The Lion Rampant is the royal flag of Scotland.

The question may refer to the union flag, the flag of the United Kingdom of which Scotland is a constituent country.

Answer 4

The flag of Scotland is a white cross saltire (diagonal, or X-shaped) on a blue field. The flag is called St. Andrew's cross, named after the patron saint of Scotland, who was crucified on such a cross. In heraldry, blue is the color of fidelity and trust, and white is the color of innocence and purity. Both these colors reflect the honesty and integrity of the saint that they represent.

Answer 5

There is no "blue cross" on the Scottish flag. This is actually a WHITE cross on a blue background. This flag is known in Scotland as the 'Saltire' and is the emblem representing Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. This simple patriotic flag has been in use in Scotland for over 800 years.

Answer 6

its probably something to do with Saint Andrew. X

Answer 7

I don't know, but the St Andrews Cross (or Saltire) is the oldest sovereign flag in the world.

Answer 8

It's a white cross on a blue background and it's the cross of St Andrew.