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I received the following message from Scott Hatton:
The Barra flag, more obviously a Nordic cross, is in green and white probably reflecting the Catholic heritage as well.
Chris Pinette, 23 March 1998
From the Aberdeen Press and Journal:
https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/islands/western-isles/1130657/barra-could-launch-campaign-to-have-flag-recognised/
Barra residents could launch a campaign to secure official recognition
for the island’s flag in the coming weeks. Community leaders and Western Isles
MSP Alasdair Allan have proposed a petition to the Court of the Lord Lyon to
secure the special status for the first time. The move gained widespread support
from islanders after being discussed at a recent meeting in Barra.
The
green and white Scandinavian-style flag has long been used to represent the
island, but does not yet have legal recognition. The Court of the Lord Lyon, the
legal authority on heraldry in Scotland, has the power to authorise community
flags and ensure that only one group can use the design.
Mr Allan said:
“It is great to see the local community in Barra showing interest in this idea.
“Ultimately, it’s up to the people of Barra themselves what they want to do
next. The feeling at the initial meeting that I hosted earlier this month was
that recognition of the flag would help boost the island’s marketing efforts as
well as celebrate its unique identity. There is already widespread use of
Barra’s flag, which can be seen flying from fishing boats, on local produce and
on car stickers. I look forward to seeing how people in Barra want to take this
forward, and hope it will lead to a formal petition being made to the Lord Lyon.
I believe Barra’s flag can help boost the area’s identity and economy.”
Phillip Tibbetts, community vexillologist at the Flag Institute, said: “It was
an honour to visit Barra and talk about the benefits and process of recording
a flag officially with the Lyon Court. I was very pleased the idea was received
so positively and look forward to supporting further progress. I can’t wait
to be back – and no doubt see an officially registered Barra flag flying.”
David Phillips, 4 January 2017