| Flag Type: | County Flag |
|---|---|
| Flag Date: | 26th January 2016 |
| Flag Designer: | Andrea Merchant and Niall Smith |
| Adoption Route: | Letter Patent (Lord Lyon) & Popular Vote |
| UK Design Code: | UNKG7451 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:5 |
| Pantone® Colours: | Black, Gold 123, Blue 300, White, Grey 422, Grey 433, Red 485 |
| Certification: | Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph Morrow |
| Notes: | The Caithess Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic Scottish county. The Nordic cross symbolises the ancient ties of Caithness to the Vikings. The black field recalls the famous Caithness flagstone and the Flow Country. The gold and blue evoke the beaches, the sea and the maritime nature and heritage of Caithness. Top left is a golden galley, the traditional emblem of Caithness. The sail displays a raven as it appears in the Caithness civic coats-of-arms. |
