Clan Flag Protocol

[macwilkin]

Just as each of the 50 States is represented by the stars in the canton of the flag of the United States of America, so is Scotland represented, as a nation, by the blue field and white saltire on the flag of the United Kingdom.

As this is the flag officially recognized by the government of the United States as representing the united kingdoms of Scotland and England, it is the only flag that should be flown or paraded at Highland games.

Whilst I can sympathize with the desire of many to recognize Scotland in an independent way, especially at Highland games, the established protocols regarding national flags do take precedence.

I agree to a point, Rathdown, but I can also see the Saltire being displayed at St. Andrew's society functions, since the Saltire is the Cross of St. Andrew.

If you look at examples of programs/bills of faire/etc. from over the years, St. Andrew's & Caledonian societies almost always used the Saltire or even the Lion Rampant on their literature. Of course, the Union flag was also displayed and "God Save the Queen/King" was played as part of the formal ceremonies as well.

T.