In the interests of county unity, the Lord Lieutenant has ordered the Sutherland Flag Committee to put the shortlist of entries for the Flag Competition to a binding vote by the people of Sutherland. That vote runs until Monday 26 November 2018 and is open to anyone who lives in Sutherland. It includes the design […]
Barra Flag registered
The Barra flag has gained official recognition from the Lyon Court and entered the UK Flag Registry. The community has used the distinctive green and white Scandinavian-style flag for decades. Until now, however, the flag had no legal recognition. Last December Alasdair Allan MSP held a community meeting to explore possible registration. Communities Vexillologist Philip […]
Oxfordshire and Suffolk appear in the Registry
Registered in May and September respectively, Oxfordshire and Suffolk now appear in the UK Flag Registry after the arrival of appropriate artwork. You can view their entries here: https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/flags/oxfordshire https://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/flags/suffolk
Half-masting for Barcelona
Following the terrorist attacks and ensuing deaths in Barcelona and Cambrils, it is appropriate to fly flags at half-mast on Friday 18 August. HM Government guidance prescribes one day of half-masting. Previous incidents have seen three days of half-masting, however, so flags could also fly at half-mast over the weekend. In the UK you may […]
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