South Uist

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 flag displays a fimbriated Nordic cross modelled on the Norwegian flag, but with a green field.

Although its origins are uncertain, it became well established in South Uist in the early 200s.

It may derive from a Western Isles proposal made in 2003 or from earlier internet proposals.

Stòras Uibhist, the community landlord, made the formal submission. responding to a petition organised by former local councillor Donnie Steele.

South Uist Community Council approved the petition, as did the Western Isles Council.