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What is the name of the Scottish flag?

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  • Saint Andrew's Cross

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Saint Andrew's Cross is the name of the Scottish flag. It features a white diagonal cross on a blue background, representing the martyrdom of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The cross is believed to have originated in the 9th century when Saint Andrew appeared to King Angus I on the eve of a battle against the Picts.
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