Saltire
noun
A cross in the form of an 'X', like the diagonal cross on Scotland's flag.
The Scottish flag features a white saltire on a blue background.

Often appears as...
- saint andrew's saltire
- saltire cross
noun
A cross in the form of an 'X', like the diagonal cross on Scotland's flag.
The Scottish flag features a white saltire on a blue background.

Often appears as...
- saint andrew's saltire
- saltire cross
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National Symbol
The saltire often represents Scottish heritage and nationalism, appearing on flags and emblems.

During the festival, many people proudly displayed the saltire to celebrate their Scottish roots.
Historical Emblem
Saltires are frequently used in heraldry and can symbolize alliances or historical connections.

The family crest included a saltire, indicating an ancestral link to Scotland.
Cultural Recognition
Saltire may not be immediately recognized outside of contexts like Scottish flags, heraldry, or symbolism.

At the international conference, the saltire on his tie clip was a subtle nod to his Scottish identity.
National Symbol
The saltire often represents Scottish heritage and nationalism, appearing on flags and emblems.

During the festival, many people proudly displayed the saltire to celebrate their Scottish roots.
Historical Emblem
Saltires are frequently used in heraldry and can symbolize alliances or historical connections.

The family crest included a saltire, indicating an ancestral link to Scotland.
Cultural Recognition
Saltire may not be immediately recognized outside of contexts like Scottish flags, heraldry, or symbolism.

At the international conference, the saltire on his tie clip was a subtle nod to his Scottish identity.
National Symbol
The saltire often represents Scottish heritage and nationalism, appearing on flags and emblems.

During the festival, many people proudly displayed the saltire to celebrate their Scottish roots.
Historical Emblem
Saltires are frequently used in heraldry and can symbolize alliances or historical connections.

The family crest included a saltire, indicating an ancestral link to Scotland.
Cultural Recognition
Saltire may not be immediately recognized outside of contexts like Scottish flags, heraldry, or symbolism.

At the international conference, the saltire on his tie clip was a subtle nod to his Scottish identity.
Video examples
The big impact of small...
Saltire prize is a 10 million pound innovation prize we run it in partnership with National Geographic the world's largest educational charity and that prize which is designed like innovation prizes to do is to compress the acceleration of development to
Video examples
The big impact of small...
Saltire prize is a 10 million pound innovation prize we run it in partnership with National Geographic the world's largest educational charity and that prize which is designed like innovation prizes to do is to compress the acceleration of development to
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