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Flag of Orkney

Orkney

United Kingdom, Orkney

Flag

Adopted: 2007

A gold St Magnus Cross on a blue field, representing the historical symbol of Orkney.

Flag fun fact: St Magnus Cross commemorates Saint Magnus Erlendsson, an 11th-century Orkney earl venerated as the islands' patron saint.

Colors

bluegold

Design elements

crossemblem

Flag family: Nordic cross tradition

Context

Parent country:Flag of United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Government type: Council Area

Capital city: Kirkwall

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