Why Scotland Changed the Blue on the Saltire to Pantone 300

Why Scotland Changed the Blue on the Saltire to Pantone 300

The Scottish Parliament standardised the Saltire's blue as Pantone 300 in 2003 — a brighter, more vivid shade than the dark navy of the Union Flag. This authoritative guide covers the full history of the Scottish flag, the legend of St Andrew, and why the colour change matters.