stated, “Our rich historical, cultural and environmental heritage continues to impact on life in our local communities. The competitions to design flags for the Banffshire and Moray Lieutenancies provide an opportunity to recognise these special qualities.”

The competition submissions will be whittled down to between four and six finalists  by a panel at the end of April, for inclusion in a public vote to determine the winner, whose creator winner will be invited to raise the flag at an official launch ceremony in the county in late summer. The event runs in coooperation with local media, with its cost covered by generous donations from Walkers Shortbread and Gray Composting Services.