{"product_id":"scotland-flag","title":"Scotland Flag 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3ft x 5ft Scottish Flag with two grommets, two stitches along the sides and three stitches along the fly edge for extra strength. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag of Scotland, known as the \u003cstrong\u003eSaltire\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Andrew's Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, is recognized as one of the oldest national flags in continuous use. It is simply a white heraldic cross (decussate) on a blue field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is rooted in the tradition of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. According to church history, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross, a shape that has defined the Scottish national emblem for centuries. The historical origin of the flag is often traced to the \u003cstrong\u003eBattle of Athelstaneford\u003c\/strong\u003e in 832 AD. Legend states that King Angus II of the Picts observed a white cross formed by clouds against the blue sky during the conflict, interpreting it as a divine omen of victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, the Saltire became the official national banner, appearing on the coinage of Scotland in the 14th century and serving as a primary component of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flagsforgood.com\/products\/united-kingdom-flag\"\u003eUnion Jack\u003c\/a\u003e since 1606. In 2003, the Scottish Parliament standardized the official color of the field as \u003cstrong\u003ePantone 300\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a consistent shade of blue for official government and national use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flags For Good","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47584600621301,"sku":"SCOTLAND","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/1373\/3790\/files\/scotland-scottish-flag.jpg?v=1770128022","url":"https:\/\/flagsforgood.ca\/products\/scotland-flag","provider":"Flags For Good","version":"1.0","type":"link"}