Europe
Scotland Flag
A white diagonal cross (saltire) on a blue background, representing St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint. Legend holds that St Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross, inspiring the design.
Capital
Edinburgh
Continent
Europe
Population
5.5 million
Flag symbolism
A white diagonal cross (saltire) on a blue background, representing St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint. Legend holds that St Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross, inspiring the design.
Did you know?
The Saltire is said to be one of the oldest national flags still in use, with its design dating back to the 9th century.