The St Andrew’s Cross or Saltire is Scotland’s national flag. Tradition has it that the flag, the oldest in Europe and the Commonwealth, originated in a battle fought close to the East Lothian village of Athelstaneford in 832AD.
The Flag Heritage Centre, a 4-star visitor attraction, is open to the public daily from 09.00 until 18.00 from 1 April until 31 October and on 30 November - St Andrew's Day. Admission is FREE
The Scottish Flag Trust was set up in 1984 by the St Andrew Society with a remit to maintain the Saltire Memorial within Athelstaneford churchyard and to encourage the proper use of the national flag.
To help raise the funds trequired for the upkeep and operational costs of the Flag Heritage Centre, a “Friends of the Trust” organisation has been established.