This is a list of flags that are used exclusively in Scotland. Other flags used in Scotland, as well as the rest of the United Kingdom can be found at list of British flags.
National flag FlagDateUseDescription Since 1385 (832 According to Legend) Flag of Scotland, also known as the Saint Andrew's Cross or The Saltire A white saltire on a sky blue, navy blue, or royal blue (Pantone 300 medium blue) field A vertical white saltire on a sky blue, navy blue, or royal blue (Pantone 300 medium blue) field. A white saltire on a Pantone 300 medium blue per Scottish National Flag Code.
Royal flags FlagDateUseDescription Since 1998 Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland A banner of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom used exclusively in Scotland by the sovereign. An alternative form is used elsewhere. Since 1222 Royal Banner of Scotland A banner of the ancient Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, now officially used in Scotland by representatives of the sovereign, including the First Minister of Scotland (as keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland), the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, and Lord Lieutenants within their lieutenancies. This flag is also used at the royal residences of Holyrood Palace and Balmoral Castle when the sovereign is not present. Standard of the Duke of Rothesay The Royal Banner of Scotland defaced with a label of three points. Since 1974 Personal banner of the 23rd Duke of Rothesay The personal banner of the current Duke, Prince William. The arms are based upon those of the Chief of Clan Stewart of Appin, and represent in the 1st and 4th quarters the title of Great Steward of Scotland whilst the 2nd and 3rd quarters represent the title of Lord of the Isles. In the centre, to difference the arms from those of Appin, is placed an escutcheon bearing the arms of the heir apparent to the King of Scots. Since 2022 Standard of the Queen used in Scotland The Standard of Queen Camilla, namely the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland, impaled with the arms of her father, Bruce Shand. Since 2018 Standard of the Earl of Dumbarton The Standard of Prince Harry, namely the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland, defaced with a label of five points, the first, centre and fifth points bearing a red scallop. Since 1998 Standard of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor The Standard of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, namely the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland defaced with a label of three points, the centre point bearing a blue anchor. Since 1999 Standard of the Duke of Edinburgh The Standard of Prince Edward, namely the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland defaced with a label of three points, the centre point bearing a Tudor Rose. Since 1998 Standard of the Princess Royal used in Scotland The Standard of Princess Anne, namely the Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland defaced with a label of three points, the first and third points bearing a St George's Cross, the centre point bearing a red heart.
Government flags FlagDateUseDescription 2025 The ensign used aboard the Marine Directorate's Marine Protection and Marine Research vessels. A Blue Ensign defaced with the badge showing an anchor and the letters M and D, surrounded by a wreath of thistles, all beneath the Crown of Scotland The ensign of the former Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. Formerly used aboard ships of the Scottish Government, such as the patrol boats of Marine Scotland. A Blue Ensign defaced with the badge of the former Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency
Counties, regions, and cities
Counties FlagDateUseDescription Since 2023 Flag of Aberdeenshire Divided gold and purple, with a white castle bearing an ancient crown, also divided purple and gold. Since 2023 Flag of Banffshire A white bridge over blue water on a gold background with a sun the canton. Since 2023 Flag of Berwickshire A horizontal blue and green bicolour divided in the middle by a white chain, with a leaping silver salmon in the blue section, and a curved gold ear of barley in the green section. Since 2016 Flag of Caithness Black, with a blue Scandinavian Cross fimbriated in gold, and a galley in the upper hoist. Since 2018 Flag of East Lothian (Haddingtonshire) A blue field with a gold saltire voided blue; over all a lozenge with a lion rampant. Since 2016 Flag of Kirkcudbrightshire A green and white quartered field bearing the Cross of St Cuthbert (from whom the county is named). Since 2023 Flag of Morayshire A wavy blue and gold background with a golden garb on a green hoist Since 2007 Flag of Orkney Red, with a blue Nordic Cross outlined in yellow that extends to the edges of the flag. The colours from the Royal Standards of Scotland and of Norway and the Flag of Scotland. Since 2005 Created 1969 Flag of Shetland Blue, with a white Nordic Cross. The colours of the Scottish flag. Since 2018 Flag of Sutherland White, with a black nordic cross and black Saltire, and a gold eight-pointed star where the crosses intersect, representing the sun rising position within the Scottish sky. The white represents the former arms of the Sutherland County Council, while the black represents dark skies and the peat of the Flow Country.
Islands FlagDateUseDescription Since 2017 Flag of Barra Green, with a white Scandinavian Cross showing the ancestry of the people and places names of Barra. The green represents the green of the Barra Isles. Flag of the Outer Hebrides Flag of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Council of the Western Isles), sometimes used to represent the Outer Hebrides as a whole. Since 2018 Flag of Tiree 'The Sun of Barley': green, with twelve barley stalks in a wheel pattern. The green represents the fertility of the isle and the 'barley sun' its reputation as the 'sunshine isle' and the name 'Land of Barley' (Tìr an Eòrna). Since 2017 Flag of South UistRegistered in the UK Flags RegistryGranted by the Lord Lyon A green flag bearing a blue Scandinavian Cross fimbriated in white Since 2020 Flag of Skye Blue, with a yellow Scandinavian Cross entwined with a white circle. The flag brings together elements of the island’s Viking and Celtic heritage and depicts a birlinn boat with five oars – one for every area of the island. Since 2002 Flag of Gigha Green field with the logo of the Gigha Heritage Trust in the centre. The logo contains the words "THE ISLE OF GIGHA - HERITAGE TRUST" and in the middle contains an illustration of the Carragh an Tarbert standing stone. Flag of Great Bernera A white saltire on a red and blue field. The top and bottom are red and have a white triskelion, composed of three armoured legs and a white lymphad respectively. The hoist and fly are blue and have a white rock in flames each.
Local authorities, towns and cities FlagDateTypeUseDescription ? Council Flag of South Lanarkshire Split in half by two shades of blue by an "S" shape, representing the first letter of the area's name. The crest of South Lanarkshire is in the centre. 1927 Council, proposed Proposed flag of Angus A heraldic flag derived from the arms of Angus Council, consisting of four quarters containing a red crowned lion passant, a gold cinquefoil, a blue-white checked strip crossed with buckled red belt, and a depiction of the heart of Robert the Bruce to represent the four ancient earldoms of Angus. Since 2021 Area of Glasgow Flag of Maryhill The shape is supposed to represent a narrow boat travelling down the Forth and Clyde canal. The red represents the community's passion, the black Maryhill's industrial past, and the blue represents the River Kelvin as well as the Forth and Clyde canal. Since 2025 Village Flag of Bothwell Since 2025 Village Flag of Embo Since 2025 Town Flag of Girvan Flown since 2025 Burgh Flag of Renfrew The flag existed before 2025 however the council only received permission to fly it from the Lord Lyon in 2025. 1378 City Banner of the arms of Perth A banner of the city's coat of arms showing a paschal lamb holding a saltire, within a royal tressure. 1673 City Flag of Dundee Three lilies in a vase in white/silver on a blue field, a heraldic flag taken from the city council's coat of arms.Visible in this source. 1732 City Flag of Edinburgh A heraldic flag derived from the arms of Edinburgh Council. 1866 City Flag of Glasgow A banner of the city's coat of arms.
Historical flags