Scottish Flag of Preference?

**MacWage** · 5th June 06, 07:58 PM

I was just wondering, for this particular crowd of x marks the SCOTS, which of the numerous flags for Scots is your favorite?

This is spurred by the colorful sporrans with rampant lions and saltires crosses made and posted by a skilled member.

So (in the form of an essay question):
Which flag of the Scots is your personal favorite, and why?

(I'll say mine later, as well as why)

**smaughazard** · 5th June 06, 08:40 PM

While I certainly like the Rampant Lion of the old Scottish Royal flag, I'll have to say that I prefer the elegant simplicity of the St. Andrew's Cross. I've always liked the "Less is More" concept.

**Moose McLennan** · 6th June 06, 12:46 AM

Saltire here too (I wouldn't be wanting it on a sporran though). Much easier on the eye and also the one incorporated in the Union Jack. I didn't realise we had numerous flags - I was only ever aware of the saltire and the scabby cat.

M.

**Pour1Malt** · 6th June 06, 02:46 AM

Lion Rampant...

**cajunscot** · 6th June 06, 03:29 AM

The Saltire, mostly for the story of its origin, and the fact that it has been used throughout Scottish history -- as a ID badge on Scottish soldier's tunics, by Covenanters and Jacobites, etc.

Cheers,

Todd

**An t-Ileach** · 6th June 06, 09:43 AM

Lion - because it's origins are with Dal Riada, that became the "Lordship of the Isles and the Kingdom of Man", both centred on Islay.

**Colin** · 6th June 06, 09:47 AM

I really like the Ramapnt Lion, but I still prefer the Saltire. Of course to solve this dilema, I fly both of them along side my Maple Leaf.

**Mattg** · 6th June 06, 10:01 AM

I love the Saltire as a symbol of Scotland. It's a lot more up-to-date and modern looking. Even though it's really old. The Lion Rampant is great too, I have one on my Jeep, but I think the Saltire is a better looking flag.

**A_Hay!** · 6th June 06, 10:24 AM

With all respect to the Saltire, and thanks to CajunScot for the link on the Saltire's history, my personal preference is for the Rampant Lion. I find the colors and symbolism of the Lion to be stirring to the soul, like the sound of the Great Pipes!

Tom

**Tartan Hiker** · 8th June 06, 08:45 PM

In my travels (way too many interstate miles between here and New Orleans) I see lots of cars with the flag of Nova Scotia on them...especially as front license plates. I began wondering about this some time ago and started asking folks (whenever I had the chance) if they were from Nova Scotia. 100% have replied "What do you mean..that's the flag of Scotland."