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Following the adoption of flags for Barra and South Uist, a competition has
been announced to select one for Skye.
The office of the Lord Lyon, which
is the body responsible for recording and protecting all heraldry, flags and
national symbols in Scotland, has been petitioned to register the idea following
initial meetings involving the Free Press, Highland Council ward members and
tourism promoters Skye Connect. A steering group to take forward the process
will involve representatives from local schools, volunteer, community and
heritage groups. The Free Press plans to help run the competition.
Skye
councillor John Finlayson said: "I have had lots of positive feedback about the
plans for a flag for Skye and I am delighted we have made such good progress
with the idea. I am excited to see what designs will come forward, and having a
competition that encourages people of all ages to submit their designs is
absolutely the right thing to do." a flag for Skye and I am delighted we have
made such good progress with the idea. I am excited to see what designs will
come forward, and having a competition that encourages people of all ages to
submit their designs is absolutely the right thing to do." Councillor John
Finlayson said: "I have had lots of positive feedback about the plans for a flag
for Skye and I am delighted we have made such good progress with the idea. I am
excited to see what designs will come forward, and having a competition that
encourages people of all ages to submit their designs is absolutely the right
thing to do."
Philip Tibbetts, honorary vexillologist with the Court of
the Lord Lyon, said: "It is fantastic to see Skye become the latest community
start the journey of developing its own flag to fly proudly alongside the
Saltire. Given Skye's iconic nature, the potential for both the design and
subsequent usage of a flag for the island is incredible. "Following the formal
approach to the Lyon Court work can now begin to plan the timings and details."
The arms used by Skye and Lochalsh council include a stag's head with
antlers, a representation of a castle, a birlinn or lymphad, the local vessel
typically used in the waters around the island and a boar's head, elements which
may feature in any proposed flag.
Posted on August 24, 2019 by Vexilo
John Moody, 8 September 2019