Written Question · S1W-26129 · Session 1
Whether the revised guidance issued to Historic Scotland on the flying of the Saltire on St. Andrew's Day will include the flying of the Sa…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether the revised guidance issued to Historic Scotland on the flying of the Saltire on St. Andrew's Day will include the flying of the Saltire from Edinburgh Castle in substitution for the Union flag, given that the castle is run by Historic Scotland on its behalf.
The answer
No revision is required for flag flying at Edinburgh Castle. The Saltire is flown every day at the Half Moon Battery within Edinburgh Castle by Historic Scotland. The Union flag is flown every day at the Clock Tower by the army. Historic Scotland's house flag is flown daily at the gatehouse. The Saltire is not substituted by the Union flag at any time throughout the year.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-26129 by reference.