| Flag Type: | Island Flag |
|---|---|
| Flag Date: | 24th May 2017 |
| Flag Designer: | Unknown |
| Adoption Route: | Letter Patent (Lord Lyon) via Community Councils & Landlord |
| UK Design Code: | UNKG7458 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:5 |
| Pantone® Colours: | Green 347, White, Blue 286 |
| Certification: | Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph Morrow |
| Notes: | The South Uist Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this Hebridean island. The South Uist flag displays a fimbriated Nordic cross modelled on the Norwegian flag, but with a green field. It has been well established in South Uist over the last decade. Its origins are uncertain but may derive from a 2003 Western Isles proposal or earlier internet proposals. The community landlord Stòras Uibhist made the formal submission, responding to a petition organised by former local councillor Donnie Steele and signed off by the South Uist Community Council. The petition also received the approval of the Western Isles Council. |
