Difference between revisions of "Flag of Banffshire"
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[[File:Banffshire Brit Isles Sect 2.svg|thumb|220px|Banffshire]] | [[File:Banffshire Brit Isles Sect 2.svg|thumb|220px|Banffshire]] | ||
| − | The '''Banffshire flag''' is the flag of the [[Banffshire|county of Banff]], | + | The '''Banffshire flag''' is the flag of the [[Banffshire|county of Banff]], registered with the [[Flag Institute]] on 28 October 2023. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | On 24 January 2023 the Banffshire Lieutenancy announced a competition designed to secure a flag for the county. The competition launched on 27 February and ran for four weeks, alongside a similar competition in neighbouring Moray, with both closing on 24 March. The competition’s 424 submissions were shortlisted to four finalists by a judging panel at the end of April, for inclusion in a public vote starting 27 June and closing on 8 August. The winning design's creator raised the flag at an official launch ceremony on 28 October at Castle Hill in [[Cullen]]. | + | On 24 January 2023 the Banffshire Lieutenancy announced a competition designed to secure a flag for the county. The competition launched on 27 February and ran for four weeks, alongside a similar competition in neighbouring Moray, with both closing on 24 March. The competition’s 424 submissions were shortlisted to four finalists by a judging panel at the end of April, for inclusion in a public vote starting 27 June and closing on 8 August. The winning design's creator, Ellie Stewart from Portessie Primary School, raised the flag at an official launch ceremony on 28 October at Castle Hill in [[Cullen]]. |
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The blue represents the many rivers in the county, along with the sea which washes the north of Banffshire. Arching over the blue, the design represents the iconic bridges of the county. The golden yellow symbolises both harvest and whisky. The sun is, in the words of the Lord Lieutenant, "a reminder of the glorious sunsets and nature that we can enjoy". | The blue represents the many rivers in the county, along with the sea which washes the north of Banffshire. Arching over the blue, the design represents the iconic bridges of the county. The golden yellow symbolises both harvest and whisky. The sun is, in the words of the Lord Lieutenant, "a reminder of the glorious sunsets and nature that we can enjoy". | ||
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| + | ==Colours== | ||
| + | *Orange 1375 | ||
| + | *White | ||
| + | *Blue 286 | ||
==Outside links== | ==Outside links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.flaginstitute.org/wp/flags/banffshire-flag/ Flag Institute registration particulars] | ||
*[https://britishcountyflags.com/2016/11/04/a-flag-for-banffshire/ British County Flags - A flag for Banffshire] | *[https://britishcountyflags.com/2016/11/04/a-flag-for-banffshire/ British County Flags - A flag for Banffshire] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:11, 29 October 2023
| Flag of Banffshire | |
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| Proportion | 3:5 |
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| Adopted | 28 October 2023 |
| Designed by | Ellie Stewart |
The Banffshire flag is the flag of the county of Banff, registered with the Flag Institute on 28 October 2023.
History
On 24 January 2023 the Banffshire Lieutenancy announced a competition designed to secure a flag for the county. The competition launched on 27 February and ran for four weeks, alongside a similar competition in neighbouring Moray, with both closing on 24 March. The competition’s 424 submissions were shortlisted to four finalists by a judging panel at the end of April, for inclusion in a public vote starting 27 June and closing on 8 August. The winning design's creator, Ellie Stewart from Portessie Primary School, raised the flag at an official launch ceremony on 28 October at Castle Hill in Cullen.
Design
The blue represents the many rivers in the county, along with the sea which washes the north of Banffshire. Arching over the blue, the design represents the iconic bridges of the county. The golden yellow symbolises both harvest and whisky. The sun is, in the words of the Lord Lieutenant, "a reminder of the glorious sunsets and nature that we can enjoy".
Colours
- Orange 1375
- White
- Blue 286
Outside links
References
| County flags of the United Kingdom |
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