Clan Flag Protocol

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Just as each of the 50 States is represented by the stars in the canton of the flag of the United States of America, so is Scotland represented, as a nation, by the blue field and white saltire on the flag of the United Kingdom.

As this is the flag officially recognized by the government of the United States as representing the united kingdoms of Scotland and England, it is the only flag that should be flown or paraded at Highland games.

Whilst I can sympathize with the desire of many to recognize Scotland in an independent way, especially at Highland games, the established protocols regarding national flags do take precedence.