You have arrived. After a grueling nine-hour flight you have made it to the wondrous land of Scotland. To your surprise, there is a bright sun welcoming you as you step out of the plane per usual to the rainy weather you were expecting. You are excited and ready to learn more about the land and what it awaits you. From the people to the flag the history behind the land of Scotland is one to remember. The land of Scotland tells of beauty and history. The term Scotland derives from the Latin Scotia, land of the Scots, a Celtic people from Ireland who settled on the west coast of Great Britain about the 5th century A.D. Scotland was first inhabited by mainland and southern Europeans. The first Celts came around 500 B.C. and battled the people …show more content…
The saltire, also known as a cross, is known to become the official flag of Scotland in 1385. This distinguishing mark was agreed by the Scottish Parliament that it should be worn by Scottish soldiers. There are although many legends about how the flag was created. One of the most famous is in 832 in the morning of a battle of the Picts and Scots army vs. Angels that were invading their land, a single shape in the clouds showing a white saltire against a perfect blue sky. The display was so inspirational that the Picts and Scots won a famous victory so the symbol was adopted as the national flag of Scotland. Along with the white saltire, there is another flag, unofficial, but very important. This important flag is the Lion-Heart Rampant. The reason this flag exists is that of King Richard the first also known as “the Lion-Heart. “He introduced a heraldic device showing the rampant lion. After it was embedded into the Great Seal of Scotland and inhabited as the Scottish royal coat of arms.” (Johnson, The Two Flags of …show more content…
As economic policies were crippling Scotland, the nation needed a change. Scots voted in September of 1997 of the creation of a Scottish Parliament. Elections for parliament happened in May of ‘99 and later that year in June it was officially opened by the queen. While economics where changing the population was changing as well. There are huge differences in population densities across Scotland. With over 5 million people in the country of a total land area of 30,414 square miles, in a modern city, there can be over 1,000 people per square mile. There are of course some islands tho some are completely inhabited by humans. Although some things were changing some traditions stayed the same. One of these would be the uniforms worn by the clans. Woven kilts, scarves, and shirts in plaid patterns were the Highland Clans dressed in, each clan with their own distinct Tarrant. Another thing that still stands year after year is the beautiful castles. Some of the most famous would be Balmcrat Castle, home to the British royal family. Others include Brodie Castle, Dunnottar Castle, and Stirling
He was such a kind and generous soul that is to never be forgotten. We will be forever grateful that we got to see his friendly, smiling face each day. Scotland has lost a distinctive and peerless leader and those of us who knew him personally are now without a friend whose character will always be remembered. He leaves a legacy of love and integrity with his family and of those who knew him. He has left behind wonderful memories of a loving husband, father and King.
Dalton, Paul ‘Scottish influence on Durham 1066-1214’ in Rollason David, Harvey Margaret and Prestwich Michael, ‘Anglo-Norman Durham’ (Boydell 1994) pp339-353
The Union Jack featured on the Australian flag may once have been relevant, but today holds no special significance for Australia. The Union Jack, a prominent aspect of our flag, symbolises the uniting of England, Scotland and Ireland, to form Great Britain. This was an historic event but even so this is not important to Australia. Some people believe the Union Jack is vital for our flag to symbolise our ties with Britain.
The Florida’s governor suggested adding the red cross so the flag would not look like a banner of truce or surrender while hanging limp on a flagpole. Florida voters agreed amendment to Florida’s constitution was made in 1900 which describes the current design. Many flags have flown over Florida since the European explorers first landed here in the early sixteenth century. The flags that landed
The colors red, white and blue did not have any real significance in America until their rights for freedom and territory were challenged. "The American flag played no significant role in American life until the Civil War, during the fight at Fort Sumter" (Goldstein 1). Then, to all northerners it became a symbol of pride and an object of "public adoration" (1). The flag was held in such high esteem that the Flag Protection Movement was created in 1890 so that there would be no commercialism of the object(2). The FPM felt as though politicians and merchants were "prostituting" the flag so, in 1900 they joined with the American Flag Association and made a set...
All citizens should be able to look upon their flag with pride and glory. They should feel as though it unites them as a nation. Without a doubt, the current flag of Australia does nothing of the sort. It has become an anachronic symbol of the nation which poorly represents our society through the total disregard for the Indigenous Australians and their heritage. Not only does it suggest that we are a part of a colonial relationship, but it is constantly confused and associated with other countries with similar flag designs. A new flag will reinforce our national identity with a strong and inspiring design that is easily recognisable and unique to our country and its people.
The very first flag contained thirteen stars that were in a circle with the red and white stripes. As the nation grew, so did the flag, until the flag became what we know of today. & nbsp;
Anyone would agree that 115 years is a long time. Considering that the Australian flag that we know and love today has been around around for that long, we can all agree it is time for a change. Good Morning Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and notable guests, today I stand in front of you to show you my vision for a more updated version of the Australian flag.
Have you ever believed that Betsy Ross designed the first flag of the United States? Well, that old childhood tale is false and a congressman names Francis Hopkinson created the first flag. The flag is an emblem of the U.S and shall never be disrespected. The flag, for some people, can just mean a piece of fabric, but for others the flag symbolizes much much more.
Over the years the main parties in Scotland have different position about Scottish devolution, so the success of pro-devolution forces in the 1997 referendum was thank to a cross-party support within the campaigns for Scottish self-government. During the 1997 election Scotland was promised a referendum on devolution by the Labour Party, what was carried out in 1997 four months after the general election. The process of devolution started, leading to a Scottish Parliament based in Edinburgh coming into being in 1999.
his family.” (Famous Scots 2) This differed from the public fury that was scene in
The colors of the Flag may be thus explained: The red is for valor, zeal and fervency; the white for hope purity, cleanliness of life, and rectitude of conduct; the blue, the color of heaven, for reverence to God, loyalty, sincerity, justice and truth.
First I would like to include some information about our american flag and how it came about. In the British colonies of North America before the Revolution, each of the 13 colonies had its flag. On Jan. 2, 1776, the first flag of the United States was raised at Cambridge, Mass., by George Washington. Known as the Grand Union flag, it consisted of 13 stripes, alternate red and white, with a blue canton bearing the crosses of St. George and St. Andrew. Congress, on June 14, 1777, enacted a resolution “that the Flag of the United States be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 13 stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation.” On Jan. 13, 1794, Vermont and Kentucky having been admitted to the Union, Congress added a stripe and a star for each state. Congress in 1818 enacted that the 13 stripes, denoting the 13 original colonies, be restored and a star added to the blue canton for each state after its admission to the Union. All of the states and territories of the United States also have their own flags. Betsy Ross created the first flag. Betsy would often tell her children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends of the fateful day when three members of a secret committee from the Continental Congress came to call upon her. Those representatives, George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross, asked her to sew the first flag. This meeting occurred in her home some time late in May 1776. George Washington was then the head of the Continen...
The community of Scotland was named after a man named William Bernard Scott. Scotlandville overall is formally known as a black community, from the school to closeness of the neighborhood being a family all in one. This includes schools, the neighborhood and residents as well. When thinking of Scotlandville most tend to think of the basketball team or the school in general. Scotlandville, Louisiana is too historical to be overlooked, and it has an admiring past all to itself.
Barbados’s flag was chosen with much meaning and significance. The flag represents freedom and the breakaway from a colonized past. The flag holds three equal bands, blue, gold, and blue respectively. The middle band being gold, holds a trident head, this head is what represents independence, freedom and past disconnection.