Saltire Scotland - The Scottish Flag Trust

Saltire Scotland - The Scottish Flag Trust The birthplace of Scotland's national flag. Visit the flag heritage centre and the Saltire memorial at Athelstaneford.

07/12/2025

"It makes a vital contribution to our cultural heritage and to tourism locally, with visitors from around the world travelling to Athelstaneford to learn more about the Saltire."

01/12/2025
30/11/2025
30/11/2025

Representatives of Scotland's different faith groups gathered for a an inter-faith dedicaiton, with the First Minister John Swinney and Douglas Alexandar MP for Saint Andrew's Day as the new Saltire at the birthplace of Scotland's Flag was raised for Saint Andrew's Day.

30/11/2025

On St Andrew's Day, the Princess Royal has been announced as patron of an appeal to create a new Saltire monument

PLANS for a new monument dedicated to Scotland’s national flag at its founding place have been revealed.The appeal comes...
30/11/2025

PLANS for a new monument dedicated to Scotland’s national flag at its founding place have been revealed.

The appeal comes 60 years after the unveiling of the national memorial in the village of Athelstaneford, East Lothian, where the flag was founded, as campaigners say the current monument is in “serious structural decline”.

PLANS for a new monument dedicated to Scotland’s national flag at its founding place have been revealed ...

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Athelstaneford, Parish Church, Main Street Athelstaneford
Haddington
EH395BE

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