Historical Tales of the Wars of Scotland

[Ranald]

Re: Historical Tales of the Wars of Scotland

Yes Alastair, as the author writes 'There are other accounts of the origin of this Order.....'.

Even today things seen, can be interpreted differently, by different people. Some times even, just to suit their own ends.

Like most of us, I have seen the 'white cross in the blue sky', but it was the vapour trails from aircraft !

Ranald

[Alastair]

Re: Historical Tales of the Wars of Scotland

Tradition states that in 832, a Pictish King defeated a Northumbrian warlord called Athelstan in East Lothian. During the battle, the image of a St Andrew's cross appeared in the sky and gave heart to the outnumbered Picts. They won the day, and in thanks to God honoured St Andrew above all other saints. When the Picts and Scots united, the St Andrew's cross became the national emblem.

Alastair

[Ranald]

Hi Alastair, and members

You have just put up a book about 'Historical Tales of the Wars of Scotland'

There is a very interesting section about the present day Flag of Scotland.

It can be found from the main link, http://www.electricscotland.com/history/wars/ by scrolling down to and selecting:-

2 Battle of Athelstaneford - 800

Page 2 Paragraph starting 'It is proper to notice' and continue on page 3 as far as line 5 ending with the word 'Thistle'.

I have been down in that area several times, and remember that there was some reference to the history of the flag. I think it was a video inside the building.

There is also reference on the village web site:

http://athelstaneford.wordpress.com/flag-trust/

Ranald