The flag is called Lion Rampant flag because of the position of the lion, he is ready for battle. Arrow MORE: How to say ‘Happy St Andrew’s Day’ in Scottish Gaelic ...

The £100,000 award from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has allowed Scotland's Flag Trust to restore its home in a 16th-century doocot to unravel the story of the Saltire, said to be the ...

This omen led the Scottish troops to triumph in battle. (Picture: Getty) Since the first illustration of the flag appeared in the 16th century, the shade of blue has seen various changes.

The flag, and efforts to ban it, had caused a rift among members of the Grand Ole Opry in Glasgow. By Claire Moses Reporting from London A country and western music venue in Scotland, nearly 4,000 ...

But this would not be the last time the Fairy Flag was seen in battle. Approximately a decade later (in 1513, according to recent studies), in the battle of Glendale, the MacLeods of Harris and Lewis ...