Known as the Royal Standard, what does this colourful flag symbolise? And why is the Lion Rampant used instead of the more commonly used Saltire to represent Scotland? Representing the Crown ...

So the Saltire cross is on the Scottish flag, in white on a blue background, because King Angus saw the X in the sky in his dream. The Lion Rampant flag is another well-known flag associated with ...

In simple terms, there are two ‘recognised’ Scottish flags - the Saltire and the Lion Rampant. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the ...

That’s a pretty long argument… There are actually two Scottish flags, but only the Saltire is recognised as official. The other is the Lion Rampant, which is referred to as the ‘Royal Flag ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. THE Lion Rampant is often thought of as second flag of Scotland, after the Saltire, but don’t for a minute go thinking its yours.

They have named the proposed flags the Jolly McRoger, which features a skull and crossbones, and the Lying Rampant, a provocative interpretation of Scotland’s striking Lion Rampant featuring a ...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Lion Rampant flag, the Royal Banner of Scotland, has been flown from government buildings instead of the Union flag for royal birthdays and anniversaries ...

“I remember the occasion very well. Her Majesty asked me if The Lion Rampant was a popular flag in Scotland. I was able to assure her that it was and indeed much beloved of Scottish football and ...