Quote Originally Posted by Bluescelt View Post
I had a discussion with a clan member the other day about protocol for clan flags at a highland games. During the American National Anthem some of the clans tilted their flags to horizonal and some did not. Also, when trooping by the American flag does the same apply? Does anyone know the accepted protocol for this and is it written anywhere? I've searched and can't find anything in writing on this. It always looks better to see a unified response during ceremonies and to follow protocol according to any heraldic or national codes of conduct appropriate to the situation.
That's an excellent question. I would think the US Flag Code would be the standard to follow for games/festivals/etc. in the United States. Sec. 8 states:

Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor.

-- http://suvcw.org/flag.htm

I would think that a clan society banner comes under the catagory of an organization/institutional flag.

Regards,

Todd