| Flag Type: | Island Flag |
|---|---|
| Flag Date: | 24th May 2017 |
| Flag Designer: | Unknown |
| Adoption Route: | Letter Patent (Lord Lyon) via Community Councils & Landlord |
| UK Design Code: | UNKG7458 |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:5 |
| Pantone® Colours: | Green 347, White, Blue 286 |
| Certification: | Lord Lyon King of Arms, Dr Joseph Morrow |
| Notes: | The South Uist Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this Hebridean island. The flag displays a fimbriated Nordic cross modelled on the Norwegian flag, but with a green field. Although its origins are uncertain, it became well established in South Uist in the early 200s. It may derive from a Western Isles proposal made in 2003 or from earlier internet proposals. Stòras Uibhist, the community landlord, made the formal submission. responding to a petition organised by former local councillor Donnie Steele. South Uist Community Council approved the petition, as did the Western Isles Council. |
