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The LION RAMPANT

SCOTLAND 'S Other Flag

The symbol of a lion has been used as a heraldic device for many centuries by   Scottish Kings.

William I of Scotland ( 1165 - 1214 ) was known as 

'The Lion',

after he introduced the lion symbol into his coat of arms.

The Scottish lion has always been shown,
on the royal shield, 
as being Rampant,
ie: shown standing erect on the hind legs with the head in profile and forelegs extended.

There is a suggestion that perhaps the Kings of Scotland kept a real lion when in residence at the castles of Stirling and Edinburgh.

Both castles have a building within the walls
known as ' The Lions Den'.

So, therefore  this flag, referred to as the Lion Rampant,  is really a flag to be used by the Royalty of Scotland, and so in theory at least its usage should be confined to their using it on State occasions.,

However, it's image can be seen all over Scotland, though not to the same extent as the Saltire flag, which can be looked upon as " the Peoples Flag "

The SALTIRE MEMORIAL

The LEGEND OF THE SALTIRE.

The SCOTTISH FLAG HERITAGE CENTRE:

' FRIENDS ' of the SCOTTISH FLAG TRUST

The THISTLE, SCOTLAND ' s  NATIONAL  EMBLEM.

ATHELSTANEFORD  its place in Scottish History.