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65% think the Union Flag should change if Scotland leaves

In a recent Flag Institute survey, almost 65 per cent of respondents think the Union Flag SHOULD change if Scotland becomes independent. The Scottish Government plans to hold a referendum of the Scottish electorate on Thursday 18 September 2014. It will ask the question, ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ As the UK’s national vexillological […]

Flag Institute to introduce electronic subscription category

Speaking at the Flag Institute’s 2013 AGM, CEO Charles Ashburner outlined several proposals related to member subscriptions. The subsequent vote authorised the Trustees to implement the following changes: To create an electronic membership category priced at £20 per year. This low-cost option will provide all the standard benefits of Flag Institute membership but with Flagmaster […]

AGM, Winter Conference and President’s Dinner – Birmingham 2013

Our Winter Conference and AGM 2013 will take place on 16 November at the prestigious Birmingham & Midland Institute. The venue is only a couple of minutes from Birmingham Snow Hill station and easily accessible from anywhere in the city centre. Registration for the event is now open, costing £10 for Flag Institute members and […]

County Durham Flag competition - illustration of six shortlisted designs

County Durham Flag competition

The competition to select a new flag for County Durham is in full swing and has attracted some very strong designs. Voting concludes on 20 October.