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Rheghead
03-Jun-08, 23:00
I just been over to Orkney and seen their new handsome flag (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:2007_Flag_of_Orkney.svg), contrary to common rumour, it does not resemble the 'Quisling flag' (http://www.kildenett.no/imagearchive/20155.jpg) that was used by the Norwegian fascists during WWII, as suggested by some quarters of the media. Just putting down a viscious rumour, lek ur know, reyt enuff...

Any suggestions what a Caithness flag should look like?
theone
03-Jun-08, 23:11
I believe their "original" flag was indeed just the red and yellow, the other way around though, but this was too close to another flag - didn't think it was anything to do with the Nazi's.

The blue was incorporated to show their connection with the sea.

I remember an article on the BBC website at the time of its release.
theone
03-Jun-08, 23:13
And............. I'm sure there's one flown on the A9 between here and Inverness, can't remember exactly where though........
MadPict
03-Jun-08, 23:17
It's only a "community" flag, so I presume has no official place in the flags of the world?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Orkney

Back in June 06 the same question was asked -
http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=11037

My suggestion was here - still stands...:)
Rheghead
03-Jun-08, 23:41
My suggestion was here - still stands...:)

I actually like your design, very fitting.:)
LRM
04-Jun-08, 08:06
my avatar is the orkney flag and as far as I am aware it is "official"
starry
04-Jun-08, 09:01
my avatar is the orkney flag and as far as I am aware it is "official"


It is at The Doll just before Brora.
northener
04-Jun-08, 15:48
Interesting design, MP - I get the impression you're trying to make a point with your flag......

How about a competition on the .Org for a Caithness flag? i'm sure we could all load up something.

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MadPict
04-Jun-08, 16:50
3 points mabbe?......;)
Andrew C
07-Jun-08, 23:03
So glad you posted this...this flag flies outside a house just south of Brora and I've been hunting to find out what it was. I knew it looked sort of Scandanavan (combination of Sweden and Denmark sort of idea)...but thanks!

Its a handsome looking flag.
Welcomefamily
07-Jun-08, 23:14
Only on friday we were discussing that flag as well, lots of counties have their own flag.
Rheghead
07-Jun-08, 23:41
Only on friday we were discussing that flag as well, lots of counties have their own flag.

I will take your word for it, it is all about creating an identity for somewhere to go. That is why Orkney has it cracked in terms of tourism, it is somewhere to go. We are just somewhere to pass through. We lack an identity, we need to contrive one, things are changing...