Scillonian Cross
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.
| Proportion | 5:3 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 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 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.
2002 Scilly News poll options
- Winner (+60 points)
- Second place (+17 points)
- Third place (+5 points)
- Fourth place (+2 points)
- Fifth place (-4 points)
- Sixth place (-6 points)
- Seventh place (-7 points)
- Eighth place (-11 points)
- Ninth place (-16 points)