Flag Type: | County Flag |
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Flag Date: | 13th December 2018 |
Flag Designer: | Archie Martin |
Adoption Route: | Letter Patent (Lord Lyon) & Popular Vote |
UK Design Code: | UNKG7461 |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:5 |
Pantone® Colours: | Blue 300, Yellow 123, Red 485, Blue 282 |
Certification: | Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph Morrow |
Notes: | The East Lothian Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic Scottish county. The voided saltire recalls the local village of Athelstaneford, the legendary birthplace of Scotland’s national flag. The blue field evokes the Scottish saltire, as well as the local rivers Esk and Tyne. The gold represents the role of the county as Scotland’s granary, as well as the traditional sun emblem of the Lothian region. The central golden lion rampant on a voided lozenge represents the county’s medieval history and its role in Scotland’s defence. The device also appears in East Lothian’s civic arms and in the arms of the Earls of Dunbar.* The winning flag, designed by Archie Martin, triumphed in a competition attracting over 600 entries and 1500 votes. Sadly, Archie Martin died before the result was announced but family members were thrilled by his success. The Provost of East Lothian hosted a reception to unveil the design, with the Lord Lyon and the Scottish Flag Trust also present. *Alternatively known as the Earls of March or Earls of Lothian |
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