85-474: The Saltire Prize , named after the flag of Scotland , was a national award for advances in the commercial development of marine energy . Announced in 2014, to be considered for the £10 million award, teams had to demonstrate, in Scottish waters , a commercially viable wave or tidal stream energy technology "that achieves the greatest volume of electrical output over the set minimum hurdle of 100 GWh over
170-554: A backdrop of the Saltire. Immediately prior to, and following, the merger in March 2006 of Scotland's historic infantry regiments to form a single Royal Regiment of Scotland , a multi-million-pound advertising campaign was launched in Scotland in an attempt to attract recruits to join the reorganised and simultaneously rebranded "Scottish Infantry". The recruitment campaign employed the Saltire in
255-771: A battlement. The Royal Standard of Scotland , also known as the Banner of the King of Scots or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland , is the Scottish Royal Banner of Arms. Used historically by the King of Scots , the Royal Standard of Scotland differs from Scotland's national flag, the Saltire, in that its correct use is restricted by an Act of the Parliament of Scotland to only
340-533: A bow staff, including when such vessels are underway. This practice has also been observed on the Paddle Steamer Waverley when operating in and around the Firth of Clyde . The practice of maritime vessels adopting the Saltire, for use as a jack or courtesy flag , may lead to possible confusion in that the Saltire closely resembles the maritime signal flag M , "MIKE" , which is used to indicate " My vessel
425-505: A continuous 2-year period using only the power of the sea." The Saltire Prize was open to any individual, team or organisation from across the world who believed they had wave or tidal energy technology capable of fulfilling the challenge. Applications could be submitted between March 2010 and January 2015. The funding was later allocated to the Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund as there were no eligible entries for
510-488: A court seamstress. His first heraldic appointment was as Snowdon Herald and in 1529 he was appointed Lord Lyon King of Arms , and knighted. (Some sources cite 1542 as the year of his knighthood.) He was engaged in diplomatic business (twice abroad in the Netherlands and France), and was, in virtue of his heraldic office, a general master of ceremonies. He was involved in organising the ceremonies and celebrations welcoming
595-453: A few Great Officers of State who officially represent The Sovereign in Scotland. However, a 1934 Royal Warrant for George V 's silver jubilee which authorised waving of hand-held versions continues to be relied upon by fans at sports events and other public occasions. It is also used in an official capacity at Royal residences in Scotland when the Sovereign is not present. In 2017,
680-543: A flag, the No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force uses the Saltire surmounted by a lion rampant as the device shown on the squadron crest. The station crest of the former RAF Leuchars , Fife , also showed the Saltire, in this case surmounted by a sword. The crest of the former RAF East Fortune , East Lothian , also showed a sword surmounting the Saltire, however, unlike Leuchars, this sword
765-482: A great number of shipmasters and ship-owners in Scotland took up the matter with John Erskine, 19th Earl of Mar , and encouraged him to send a letter of complaint, dated 7 August 1606, to James VI, via the Privy Council of Scotland , stating: Most sacred Soverayne. A greate nomber of the maisteris and awnaris of the schippis of this your Majesteis kingdome hes verie havelie compleint to your Majesteis Counsell that
850-507: A head-tutor) to the future King James V of Scotland . His poems mention that he was involved in the education of James V and some contain advice for the young king. The Treasurer's Accounts are missing from September 1518 to June 1522. When they recommence, they record a “Jenet Dowglas, spous to David Lindsay maister Ischare to the King” who was a seamstress at court. Thus, it may be inferred that Lyndsay married, in or around 1522, Janet Douglas,
935-415: A particular shade of blue. Throughout the history of fabric production natural dyes have been used to apply a form of colour, with dyes from plants, including indigo and woad , having dozens of compounds whose proportions may vary according to soil type and climate; therefore giving rise to variations in shade. In the case of the Saltire, variations in shades of blue have resulted in the background of
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#17330857949891020-486: A pioneer for the development of marine turbines, won the 2013 medal. The 2014 medal went to Allan Thomson, founder of Aquamarine Power . No further medals have been awarded. When it was first announced in 2008 by then First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond it was the world's largest ever single prize for innovation in marine renewable energy. The prize was overseen by the Challenge Committee. Saltire Prize policy
1105-557: A white field), combined with the shield from the royal arms of the Kingdom of Scotland , forms the modern flag of the province of Nova Scotia . Nova Scotia (Latin for "New Scotland") was the first colonial venture of the Kingdom of Scotland in the Americas. By contrast, the saltire logo of St. Andrew's First Aid is red on white rather than white on blue, in alteration of the Red Cross . Also,
1190-518: Is a contribution to the popular taste for boisterous fun, in spirit, if not in form, akin to the Christis Kirk on the Grene series; and indirectly, with Dunbar's Turnament and Of ane Blak-Moir , a burlesque of the courtly tourney. Lyndsay approaches Dunbar in his satire The Supplicatioun in contemptioun of syde taillis ("wide" trains of the ladies), which recalls the older poet's realistic lines on
1275-635: Is also described in the 1704 edition of The Present State of the Universe by John Beaumont, Junior, which contains as an appendix The Ensigns, Colours or Flags of the Ships at Sea: Belonging to The several Princes and States in the World . On land, evidence suggesting use of this flag appears in the depiction of Edinburgh Castle by John Slezer , in his series of engravings entitled Theatrum Scotiae , c. 1693 . Appearing in later editions of Theatrum Scotiae ,
1360-520: Is first recorded with the illustration of a heraldic flag in Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount 's Register of Scottish Arms, c. 1542 . It is possible that this is based on a precedent of the late 15th century, the use of a white saltire in the canton of a blue flag reputedly made by Queen Margaret , wife of James III (1451–1488). The heraldic term for an X-shaped cross is a 'saltire', from
1445-484: Is most commonly used, as with other flags of the countries of the United Kingdom (flag manufacturers themselves may adopt alternative ratios, including 1:2 or 2:3). Lord Lyon King of Arms states that 4:5 is suitable. The ratio of the width of the bars of the saltire in relation to the width of the field is specified in heraldry in relation to shield width rather than flag width. However, this ratio, though not rigid,
1530-588: Is of length") is used as the motto of the novel That Hideous Strength by C. S. Lewis , and the book's name is also derived from it. Lyndsay appears as a character in Sir Walter Scott's epic poem Marmion . He is depicted amongst the sixteen Scottish writers and poets on the lower section of the Scott Monument on Princes Street in Edinburgh . He is shown on the left side of the southern face. Lyndsay of
1615-500: Is set doun. They haif drawne two new drauchtis and patronis as most indifferent for boith kingdomes which they present to the Counsell, and craved our approbatioun of the same; bot we haif reserved that to you Majesteis princelie determination. Despite the drawings described in this letter as showing drafts of the two new patterns, together with any royal response to the complaint which may have accompanied them, having been lost, (possibly in
1700-476: Is specified as one-third to one-fifth of the width of the field. The 1320 Declaration of Arbroath cites Scotland's conversion to Christianity by St. Andrew , "the first to be an Apostle". Depiction of the saint being crucified on a decussate cross was seen on seals in Scotland from 1180 onwards and was used on a seal of the Guardians of Scotland , dated 1286. Bishop William de Lamberton (r. 1297–1328) also used
1785-465: Is stopped; making no way. " For the benefit of Scottish seafarers wishing to display a Scottish flag other than the Saltire, thereby avoiding confusion and a possible fine, a campaign was launched in November 2007 seeking official recognition for the historic Scottish Red Ensign . Despite having last been used officially by the pre- Union Royal Scots Navy and merchant marine fleets in the 18th century,
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#17330857949891870-605: Is the flag of the Incorporated Trades of Edinburgh , and the focal point of the Riding of the Marches ceremony held in the city each year. Use of the white "Sanct Androis cors" on blue as a naval flag is recorded for 1507, for the carrack Great Michael . As a heraldic flag, the white saltire on a blue field is first shown in 1542, in the armorial of David Lyndsay . Here, the royal arms are supported by two unicorns, each holding
1955-586: Is twyse divydit, and the Inglishe Croce, callit Sanct George, haldin haill and drawne through the Scottis Croce, whiche is thairby obscurit and no takin nor merk to be seen of the Scottis Armes. This will breid some heit and miscontentment betwix your Majesteis subjectis, and it is to be ferit that some inconvenientis sall fall out betwix thame, for oure seyfairing men cannot be inducit to ressave that flag as it
2040-671: The Advocates' Library ), was printed in 1821 and reprinted in 1878. It remains the most authoritative document on Scottish heraldry . The Rothesay Herald offered to show the Armorial to the English diplomat Thomas Randolph in October 1561, "wherein are all the arms of all the noblemen and barons both new and old that are in Scotland." As Snowdon Herald, Lyndsay was sent to the Emperor Charles V at
2125-717: The North East View of Edinburgh Castle engraving depicts the Scotch (to use the appropriate adjective of that period) version of the Union Flag flying from the Castle Clock Tower. A reduced view of this engraving, with the flag similarly detailed, also appears on the Plan of Edenburgh, Exactly Done . However, on the engraving entitled North Prospect of the City of Edenburgh the detail of
2210-520: The Protestant community routinely employ the Saltire as a means of demonstrating and celebrating their Ulster-Scots heritage. Use of the Saltire at sea as a Jack or courtesy flag has been observed, including as a Jack on the Scottish Government's Marine Patrol Vessel (MPV) Jura . The ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne routinely flies the Saltire as a Jack on vessels which have
2295-555: The Scottish Division , plus the Scots Guards and Royal Scots Dragoon Guards regiments , use the Saltire in a variety of forms. Combat and transport vehicles of these Army units may be adorned with a small, (130x80mm approx.), representation of the Saltire; such decals being displayed on the front and/or rear of the vehicle (on tanks these may also be displayed on the vehicle turret). In Iraq , during both Operation Granby and
2380-952: The Unicode Consortium approved emoji support for the flag of Scotland, alongside the flags of England and Wales , in Unicode version 10.0 and Emoji version 5.0. This was following a proposal from Jeremy Burge of Emojipedia and Owen Williams of BBC Wales in March 2016, The flag is implemented using the regional indicator symbol sequence GB-SCT , so 🏴 requires a total of 7 code points: U+1F3F4 🏴 WAVING BLACK FLAG U+E0067 TAG LATIN SMALL LETTER G U+E0062 TAG LATIN SMALL LETTER B U+E0073 TAG LATIN SMALL LETTER S U+E0063 TAG LATIN SMALL LETTER C U+E0074 TAG LATIN SMALL LETTER T U+E007F CANCEL TAG . Prior to this update, The Daily Telegraph reported that users had "been able to send emojis of
2465-522: The old French word saultoir or salteur (itself derived from the Latin saltatorium ), a word for both a type of stile constructed from two cross pieces and a type of cross-shaped stirrup-cord. In heraldic language, the Scottish flag may be blazoned azure , a saltire argent . The tincture of the Saltire can appear as either silver ( argent ) or white. However, the term azure does not refer to
2550-413: The 1834 Burning of Parliament ), other evidence exists, at least on paper, of a Scottish variant whereby the Scottish cross appears uppermost. Whilst, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, this design is considered by most vexillologists to have been unofficial , there is reason to believe that such flags were employed during the 17th century for use on Scottish vessels at sea. This flag's design
2635-674: The Chapel Royal in the Palace then returned him to his lodgings and dined with him. Later, Lindsay arranged Sadler's meeting with Margaret Tudor , and brought him to meet her again in Chapel on the following Sunday. After the death of James V, Lyndsay was sent by Regent Arran to England to return the late King's collar, garter, and statutes of the Order of the Garter to Stephen Gardiner , Bishop of Winchester ,
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2720-528: The Colombian department of the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina uses a pale-blue version because the name of principal island ( San Andrés , Saint Andrew), though also by the first settlers from Scottish origin. The Dutch municipality of Sint-Oedenrode , named after the Scottish princess Saint Oda , uses a version of the flag of Scotland, defaced with a gold castle having on both sides
2805-675: The Cross of Saint George uppermost. From 1801, in order to symbolise the union of the Kingdom of Great Britain with the Kingdom of Ireland a new design, which included the St Patrick's Cross , was adopted for the flag of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . A manuscript compiled from 1785 by William Fox, and in possession of the Flag Research Center , includes a full plate showing "
2890-634: The Emperor and Queen of Hungary at Brussels. Lyndsay was set to go to France as a herald accompanying Thomas Erskine of Haltoun and the Bishop of Ross in January 1532. This Scottish embassy was delayed till March 1532. The ambassadors were to contract with Francis I of France the marriage of James V to Madeleine of Valois . Lyndsay as Lion King of Arms accompanied Lord Erskine with Robert Hart, Rothesay Herald , to Windsor Castle , where they acted as proxy for
2975-509: The English under Richard II ) "shall have a sign before and behind, namely a white St. Andrew's Cross". James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Douglas at the Battle of Otterburn (1388) reportedly used a pennon with a saltire at the hoist. Similarly, white saltire was shown in the canton of the "Blue Blanket of the Trades of Edinburgh ", reputedly made by Queen Margaret , wife of James III (1451–1488). This
3060-471: The French brides of James V, Madeleine of Valois in 1537, and Mary of Guise in 1539. Lyndsay signed the only surviving letter from this time, "Dauid Lyndsay". His handwriting shows no trace of the italic forms used by those Scots who had finished their education abroad. After the death of James V, in 1542, Lyndsay continued to sit in Parliament of Scotland as commissioner for Cupar , Fife . In 1548, he
3145-836: The Kingis Auld Hound, callit Bagsche, directit to Bawtie, the Kingis best belovit Dog, and his companyconis , and the Answer to the Kingis Flyting have a like pulpit resonance. The former is interesting as a forerunner of Burns 's device in the "Twa Dogs". The Deploratioun of the Death of Queen Magdalene is in the extravagant style of commemoration illustrated in Dunbar 's Elegy on the Lord Aubigny . The Justing betwix James Watsoun and Jhone Barbour
3230-556: The Makar , is not behind his fellow-poets in acknowledgment to Geoffrey Chaucer . As piously as they, he reproduces the master's forms; but in him the sentiment and outlook have suffered change. His nearest approach to Chaucer is in The Historie and Testament of Squyer Meldrum , which recalls the sketch of the "young squire" ; but the reminiscence is verbal rather than spiritual. Elsewhere his memory serves him less happily, as when he describes
3315-572: The Pantone 280 of the Union Flag). Having taken advice from a number of sources, including the office of the Lord Lyon King of Arms , the committee recommended that the optimum shade of blue for the Saltire be Pantone 300. Recent versions of the Saltire have therefore largely converged on this official recommendation (Pantone 300 is #005EB8 as a web colour ). The flag proportions are not fixed but 3:5
3400-567: The Red Crosse onely as they were wont, and our Subjects of North Britaine in their fore-toppe the White Crosse onely as they were accustomed. – 1606. However, in objecting strongly to the form and pattern of Union Flag designed by the College of Arms and approved by King James, whereby the cross of Saint George surmounted that of Saint Andrew, regarded in Scotland as a slight upon the Scottish nation,
3485-636: The Royal Regiment of Scotland). The badge of the No. 679 (The Duke of Connaught's) Squadron Army Air Corps bears a Saltire between two wreaths ensigned 'Scottish Horse', an honour they received in 1971 which originated through their links with the Royal Artillery. The Officer Training Corps units attached to universities in Edinburgh and Glasgow, plus the Tayforth University OTC, all feature
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3570-402: The Saltire ) is the national flag of Scotland , which consists of a white saltire defacing a blue field. The Saltire, rather than the Royal Standard of Scotland , is the correct flag for all private individuals and corporate bodies to fly. It is also, where possible, flown from Scottish Government buildings every day from 8:00 am until sunset, with certain exceptions. Use of the flag
3655-428: The Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund was announced. The Saltire Tidal Energy Challenge Fund was set up in February 2015 to provide support to the Scottish tidal power sector, complementing the funding for Wave Energy Scotland . The fund was to support capital cost of developing innovations to reduce the cost of tidal energy, for projects to be deployed in Scotland before March 2020. These had to demonstrate value and
3740-442: The Saltire continues to appear on a variety of Army recruiting media used in Scotland. Other uses of the Saltire by the Army include the cap badge design of the Royal Regiment of Scotland , which consists of a (silver) Saltire, surmounted by a (gilt) lion rampant and ensigned with a representation of the Crown of Scotland (this same design, save for the Crown, is used on both the Regimental flag and tactical recognition flash of
3825-404: The Saltire from Council Buildings. However, in 2007 Angus Council approved a proposal to replace the Saltire on Council Buildings with a new Angus flag, based on the council's coat of arms. This move led to public outcry across Scotland with more than 7,000 people signing a petition opposing the council's move, leading to a compromise whereby the Angus flag would not replace but be flown alongside
3910-403: The Saltire in their cap badge designs. The Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy adorned three of their aircraft with the Saltire. Specifically, the Westland Sea King Mk5 aircraft of HMS Gannet , operating in the Search and Rescue (SAR) role from Royal Naval Air Station Prestwick , Ayrshire , displayed a Saltire decal on the nose of each aircraft. Although not represented in the form of
3995-435: The Saltire on council buildings. In the United Kingdom, owners of vehicles registered in Great Britain have the option of displaying the Saltire on the vehicle registration plate , in conjunction with the letters "SCO" or alternatively the word "Scotland". In 1999, the Royal Mail issued a series of pictorial stamps for Scotland , with the '2nd' value stamp depicting the Flag of Scotland. In Northern Ireland, sections of
4080-509: The Thrie Estaitis is more direct in its attack on ecclesiastical abuse; and its dramatic form permits more lively treatment. This piece is of great historical interest, being the only extant example of a complete Scottish morality. It is in respect of literary quality Lyndsay's best work, and in dramatic construction and delineation of character it holds a high place in this genre. The farcical interludes (in places too coarse for modern taste) supply many touches of genuine comedy; and throughout
4165-401: The UK". However, the 1801 design of the Union Flag remains the official flag of the entire United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . The flag of the Church of Scotland is the flag of Scotland defaced with the burning bush . Several flags outside of the United Kingdom are based on the Scottish saltire. In Canada, an inverse representation of the flag (i.e. a blue saltire on
4250-418: The Union Flag for the Saltire itself, leading to a variety of shades of blue being depicted on the flag of Scotland. These variations in shade eventually led to calls to standardise the colour of Scotland's national flag, and in 2003 a committee of the Scottish Parliament met to examine a petition that the Scottish Executive adopt the Pantone 300 colour as a standard (this blue is of a lighter shade than
4335-470: The Union Flag where a single flagpole is present. If there are two or more flagpoles present, the Saltire may be flown in addition to the Union Flag but not in a superior position. This distinction arose after Members of the Scottish Parliament complained that Scotland was the only country in the world where the potential existed for the citizens of a country to be unable to fly their national flag on their country's national day. In recent years, embassies of
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#17330857949894420-401: The Union Flag, but not of the individual nations". David Lyndsay Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount (c. 1486 – c. 1555; surname sometimes transcribed as Lindsay ) was a Scottish knight, poet, and herald who gained the highest heraldic office of Lyon King of Arms . He remains a well regarded poet whose works reflect the spirit of the Renaissance , specifically as a makar . He was
4505-412: The United Kingdom have also flown the Saltire to mark St Andrew's Day. Many bodies of the Scottish Government use the flag as a design basis for their logo. For example, Safer Scotland's emblem depicts a lighthouse shining beams in a saltire shape onto a blue sky. Other Scottish bodies, both private and public, have also used the saltire in similar ways. The seven British Army Infantry battalions of
4590-488: The advice of our Council, ordered: That from henceforth all our Subjects of this Isle and Kingdome of Great Britaine, and all our members thereof, shall beare in their main-toppe the Red Crosse , commonly called St. George's Crosse , and the White Crosse, commonly called St. Andrew's Crosse, joyned together according to the forme made by our heralds , and sent by Us to our Admerall to be published to our Subjects: and in their fore-toppe our Subjects of South Britaine shall weare
4675-406: The array of the lamented Queen Magdalene in the words which Chaucer had applied to the eyes of his wanton Friar. So too, in the Dreme , the allegorical tradition survives only in the form. "Remembrance" conducts the poet over the old-world itinerary, but only to lead him to speculation on Scotland's woes and to an "Exhortatioun to the Kingis Grace" to bring relief. The tenor is well expressed in
4760-415: The battle for "hearts and minds" in Iraq, the Saltire was again used by the British Army as a means of distinguishing troops belonging to Scottish regiments from other coalition forces, in the hope of fostering better relations with the civilian population in the area south west of Baghdad . Leaflets were distributed to Iraqi civilians, by members of the Black Watch , depicting troops and vehicles set against
4845-431: The crucified figure of the saint in his seal. The saltire (decussate cross, diagonal cross) was used as a field sign in the medieval period without any connection to Saint Andrew. The connection between the field sign and the legendary mode of crucifixion of the saint may originate in Scotland, in the late 14th century. The Parliament of Scotland decreed in 1385 that every Scottish and French soldier (fighting against
4930-403: The editions by Pinkerton (1792), Sibbald (1803), and George Chalmers (1806); and the critical accounts in Henderson 's Scottish Vernacular Literature (1898), Gregory Smith's Transition Period (1900), and J.H. Millar's Literary History of Scotland (1903). A professional work prepared by Lyndsay in the Lyon Office , entitled the Register of Scottish Arms (now preserved in manuscript in
5015-455: The end of June 1531. He was to conclude their Treaty of Perpetual Peace for a duration of 100 years. This would succeed a treaty made 100 years previously. Other business included the long-standing issue of Robert Barton of Over Barnton 's ship the Black Bark , seized by Spanish pirates off England in 1519. In his Latin letters to Charles V, James V refers to Lyndsay as "chief herald" or "first of our order." Lyndsay stayed 7 weeks at court with
5100-438: The exception of Merchant Navy Day (3 September) which is a specific flag day in Scotland during which the Red Ensign of the Merchant Navy may be flown on land in place of either the Saltire or Union Flag. A further Scottish distinction from the UK flag days is that on Saint Andrew's Day (30 November) the Union Flag will only be flown where a building has more than one flagpole; the Saltire will not be lowered to make way for
5185-422: The filthy condition of the city streets. In Lyndsay's Descriptioun of Pedder Coffeis (pedlars) we have an early example of the studies in vulgar life which are so plentiful in later Scottish literature . In Kitteis Confessioun he returns, but in more sprightly mood, to his attack on the church. A complete edition of Lyndsay's poetical works was published by David Laing in 3 vols. in 1879. The E.E.T.S. issued
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#17330857949895270-424: The first part of a complete edition in 1865 (ed. F. Hall). Five parts have appeared, four edited by F. Hall, the fifth by J.A.H. Murray. For the bibliography see Laing's 3 vol. edition, u.s. iii. pp. 222 et seq., and the E.E.T.S. edition passim. The Association for Scottish Literary Studies issued Janet Hadley Williams, David Lyndsay, Selected Poems , (2000) freshly establishing texts with detailed notes. See also
5355-436: The flag continues to be produced by flag manufacturers and its unofficial use by private citizens on water has been observed. The Saltire is one of the key components of the Union Flag which, since its creation in 1606, has appeared in various forms following the Flag of Scotland and Flag of England first being merged to mark the Union of the Crowns , an event occurred in 1603 when James VI, King of Scots , acceded to
5440-401: The flag of the soon to be unified Kingdom of Great Britain . At the request of the Scots representatives, the designs for consideration included that version of Union Flag showing the Cross of Saint Andrew uppermost; identified as being the " Scots union flagg as said to be used by the Scots ". However, Queen Anne and her Privy Council approved Sir Henry's original effort (pattern "one") showing
5525-415: The flag ranging from sky blue to navy blue . When incorporated as part of the Union Flag during the 17th century, the dark blue applied to Union Flags destined for maritime use was possibly selected on the basis of the durability of darker dyes, with this dark blue shade eventually becoming standard on Union Flags both at sea and on land. Some flag manufacturers selected the same navy blue colour trend of
5610-540: The flag, when compared to the aforementioned engravings, appears indistinct and lacks any element resembling a saltire. The reduced version of the North Prospect ... , as shown on the Plan of Edenburgh, Exactly Done , does however display the undivided arm of a saltire and is thereby suggestive of the Scottish variant. On 17 April 1707, just two weeks prior to the Acts of Union coming into effect, Sir Henry St George, Garter King of Arms , presented several designs to Queen Anne and her Privy Council for consideration as
5695-404: The form and patrone of the flaggis of schippis, send doun heir and commandit to be ressavit and used be the subjectis of boith kingdomes, is very prejudiciall to the fredome and dignitie of this Estate and will gif occasioun of reprotche to this natioun quhairevir the said flage sal happin to be worne beyond sea becaus, as your sacred majestie may persave, the Scottis Croce, callit Sanctandrois Croce
5780-417: The form of a logo; the words "Scottish Infantry. Forward As One." being placed next to a stylised image of the Saltire. For the duration of the campaign, this logo was used in conjunction with the traditional Army recruiting logo; the words "Army. Be The Best." being placed beneath a stylised representation of the Union Flag. Despite this multi-media campaign having had mixed results in terms of overall success,
5865-399: The installation of James V as a Knight of the Order of the Garter . After travelling to meet Henry VIII at Thornbury Castle , they returned to London, where a servant of Thomas Cromwell gave Lindsay £20. Lyndsay conducted the visit of the English ambassador Ralph Sadler at Holyroodhouse in February 1540 with his assistant Rothesay Herald. They met Sadler, and brought him to James V at
5950-430: The motto from the Vulgate – " Prophetias nolite spernere. Omnia autem probate: quod bonum est tenete ." This didactic habit is freely exercised in the long poem Ane Dialog betwixt Experience and ane Courteor (sometimes called the Monarchie ), a universal history of the medieval type, in which the falls of princes by corruption supply an object lesson to the unreformed church of his day. Ane Pleasant Satyre of
6035-437: The original prize. The Junior Saltire Prize and the sponsored doctorate were discontinued in 2016, having cost £60,000 and £48,418 respectively. In 2011 the inaugural Saltire Prize Medal was awarded to Professor Stephen Salter , who led the team which designed the Salter's Duck device in the 1970s. Richard Yemm , inventor of the Pelamis Wave Energy Converter , was awarded the medal in 2012. Professor Peter Fraenkel , MBE,
6120-620: The play there are passages, as in the speeches of Veritie in the First Part and of Dame Chastitie in the "Interlude of the Sowtar and the Taylor," in which word and line are happily conceived. The Testament of the Papyngo (parrot), drawn in the familiar medieval manner, is another tract for the time, full of admonition to court and clergy. Of his shorter pieces, The Complaynt and Publict Confessions of
6205-655: The potential for positive social and economic benefit to Scotland. In August 2019, Orbital Marine Power was the first recipient of the fund, and awarded £3.4 million towards developing the Orbital O2 turbine. In March 2020, SIMEC Atlantis Energy (now SAE Renewables ) was awarded £1.5 million towards developing a sub-sea hub to connect multiple turbines at the MeyGen project. Flag of Scotland The flag of Scotland ( Scottish Gaelic : bratach na h-Alba ; Scots : Banner o Scotland , also known as St Andrew's Cross or
6290-713: The prelate of the Order. Henry VIII wrote to Arran that Lindsay had fulfilled his office "right discreetly." Lyndsay of the Mount appears as the sympathetic major character in Nigel Tranter 's well-researched James V trilogy : The Riven Realm (1984), James by the Grace of God (1985), and Rough Wooing (1987). Lyndsay's description of the Tower of Babel in his Dialog ("The shadow of that hyddeous strength [the Tower of Babel], sax myle and more it
6375-452: The saltire banner. The Scottish Government has ruled that the Saltire should, where possible, fly on all its buildings every day from 8am until sunset. An exception is made for United Kingdom "national days", when on buildings where only one flagpole is present the Saltire shall be lowered and replaced with the Union Flag . Such flag days are standard throughout the United Kingdom, with
6460-575: The scoth [ sic ] union " flag with the addition of the cross of St. Patrick. This could imply that there was still some insistence on a Scottish variant after 1801. Despite its unofficial and historic status the Scottish Union Flag continues to be produced by flag manufacturers, and its unofficial use by private citizens on land has been observed. In 2006 historian David R. Ross called for Scotland to once again adopt this design in order to "reflect separate national identities across
6545-552: The son of David Lyndsay – second of the Mount ( Fife ), and of Garmylton ( Haddingtonshire ) – who died circa 1503. Lyndsay the younger's place of birth and early education are unknown, but he may have attended the University of St Andrews , on the books of which appears an entry "Da Lindesay" for the session 1508–1509. He was engaged as a courtier in the Royal Household ; first as an equerry , then as an usher (assistant to
6630-502: The subsequent Operation Telic , the Saltire was seen to be flown from the communications whip antenna of vehicles belonging to these units. Funerals, conducted with full military honours , of casualties of these operations in Iraq, plus those killed in operations in Afghanistan , have also been seen to include the Saltire being draped over the coffin of the deceased on such occasions. In
6715-471: The thrones of both England and Ireland upon the death of Elizabeth I of England . The proclamation by King James, made on 12 April 1606, which led to the creation of the Union Flag states: By the King: Whereas, some differences hath arisen between Our subjects of South and North Britaine travelling by Seas, about the bearing of their Flagges: For the avoiding of all contentions hereafter. We have, with
6800-480: The time was suitable to the exercise of his special gifts. It is more difficult to explain how he enjoyed such unparalleled freedom of speech. He chastised all classes, from his royal master to the most simple. There is no evidence that he abjured Catholicism; yet his leading purpose was the exposure of its errors and abuses. His aid was readily accepted by the reforming party, and by their use of his work he shared with their leaders throughout many generations. Lyndsay,
6885-580: Was member of a mission to Denmark which obtained certain privileges for Scottish merchants. There is reason to believe that he died in or about 1555. In 1542, he produced a Scottish roll of arms known today as the Lindsay of the Mount Roll . It contains 400 Scottish coats of arms, some of which were added later in the 16th century, and forms the basis of the official Scots heraldic registry in use today. A facsimile comprising accurate redrawing of his own drawings
6970-464: Was published in Edinburgh in 1878. Most of Lyndsay's literary work, by which he secured great reputation in his own day and by which he still lives, was written during the period of prosperity at court. In this respect he is different from Gavin Douglas , who abandoned literature to become a politician. The difference is due partly to the fact that Lyndsay's muse was more occasional and satirical, and that
7055-483: Was shown inverted and the station crest of the former RAF Turnhouse , Edinburgh , showed a Saltire surmounted by an eagle's head. The East of Scotland Universities Air Squadron crest features a Saltire surmounted by an open book; the book itself being supported by red lions rampant. In Scotland, the Saltire can be flown at any time by any individual, company, local authority, hospital or school without obtaining express consent. Many local authorities in Scotland fly
7140-488: Was the responsibility of the Offshore Renewables Policy Team in the Scottish Government's Energy and Climate Change Directorate. When it launched, the criteria included: Registration was open between June 2012 and January 2015. The winner would be whoever generated the most electricity within a continuous 2-year period before the deadline of June 2017, subject to a minimum hurdle of 100 GW. The winner
7225-581: Was to be announced in July 2017. There were five entrants for the Saltire Prize, in a phase of the contest that ran until 2017, two wave energy and three tidal-stream: By March 2015, it was clear that the prize was not going to be claimed, however the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee considered other options to drive innovation in the wave and tidal power sectors in Scotland. In February 2015,
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