| Scillonian Cross | |
| Use: | "6-digit FIAV usage code" is required. --> |
| Proportion: | 5:3 |
| Adoption: | February 2002 by popular vote, registered with the Flag Institute |
| Design: | A white cross over an orange and blue background, with five stars in the upper-right canton. |
The Scillonian Cross (Cornish: Baner Syllan) is a unitary authority flag created in 2002 for the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. The flag was designed by the Scilly News, and received positive support from its readers in a popular vote, leading to it being officially registered with the Flag Institute as the official flag for the islands.[1] [2]
The flag's design consists of a white cross over an orange and blue background, with five white stars in the upper-right canton. Each part of the design represents a significant element for Isles of Scilly: the upper orange colour represents the orange-hued sunsets the islands are known for; the lower blue colour represents the surrounding sea around the isles; while the stars represent the isles' locations.[3] [4]
2002 Scilly News poll options[5]