Category Archives: Orkney

Orkney’s flag was registered on April 10th 2007. As with its neighbour Shetland the form of flag, an offset cross, reflects the archipelago’s Scandinavian heritage. The flag was the winning design in a competition held by the local council. This … Continue reading →

Orkney Day is on the 16th April – the feast day of Saint Magnus, one time Earl of Orkney whose attributed banner of a red offset cross on yellow was previously used as the county flag and was inspiration for … Continue reading →