Clan Flag Protocol

[macwilkin]

Since clan flags are not official flags, I doubt you will see any protocal listed for them. The only thing I have heard of regarding "dipping" clan flags is during a parade of tartans, the clan flag would be "dipped" when passing in review before the chief of the games. Of course this is all ceremonial and no one would think twice if they didn't.

See my post above regarding the US Flag Code. I would respectfully disagree that clan flags are not "official", because some are official. I'm not talking about tartan banners per se, but rather banners depticting the clansman's badge and/ones that represent the Chief, such as the Gonfanon or the Pinsel:

http://www.fraserchief.co.uk/heraldry.html

http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/flyingherald2.html

Since these banners are flown to represent the Chief of a Clan (though not present), then they are official.

Still, I think all clan banners should be dipped out of respect, tartan or not. If anything, it shows that while we are proud of heritage, we are American citizens first.

Regards,

Todd