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 ...

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 ...

The flag contains more colour than the Saltire, its bright yellow and red makes it more recognisable. The first recorded use of the Lion Rampant as an emblem in Scotland was by Alexander II in 1222.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...