Today is Saint Andrew's Day. He is the patron saint of Scotland. Tradition says that he was crucified on an X shaped cross called a saltire.

If you ever need to programmatically draw a Scottish saltire in R...

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Programmatically create a Scottish saltire using R – Data Quine

Create a digital flag of Scotland

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Protesters clash in Glasgow as immigration tensions rise in Scotland

Hundreds of anti-asylum protestors clashed with members of a counter protest in Glasgow this afternoon,  a week after similar protests disrupted central London. 

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Protesters clash in Glasgow as immigration tensions rise in Scotland – Channel 4 News.

The Scottish flag with the Union flag being used to say immigrants, especially asylum seekers/refugees are not welcome in Scotland

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Protesters clash in Glasgow as immigration tensions rise in Scotland

Hundreds of anti-asylum protestors clashed with members of a counter protest in Glasgow this afternoon,  a week after similar protests disrupted central London. 

Channel 4 News

Contractor Threatened and Harassed During Removal of Saltire Flags in Stenhousemuir

A contractor working for Falkirk Council was verbally abused and faced damage to his cherry-picker while removing Saltire flags from lampposts in Stenhousemuir. The incident occurred on a Friday morning, with a group of individuals confronting him and accusing him of theft. The contractor, who wishe... [More info]

Saltire Flag Becomes Symbol of Cultural and Political Tensions in Scotland Amid Asylum Housing Protests

In Scotland, the Saltire flag, traditionally a symbol of national pride, has been co-opted by anti-immigration protesters, leading to a growing cultural and political divide. Recent protests, particularly in Falkirk and other Scottish towns, have raised tensions over asylum housing. The Saltire, lon... [More info]

Flight: #EDC338E
Registration: G-SHUI
ICAO code: #407446
Callsign: #SALTIRE
Operator: Air Charter Scotland
Type: CESSNA 680-A
Country: 🇬🇧
Speed: 660 kmh
Altitude: 12192 m
Distance: 5.8 km
Angle ∆: 64.6°
Direction ->: WNW
Track:
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History:
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Photos:
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Flight: #EDC347
Registration: G-SUGR
ICAO code: #406B7E
Callsign: #SALTIRE
Operator: Air Charter Scotland
Type: EMBRAER ERJ-135
Country: 🇬🇧
Speed: 793 kmh
Altitude: 9426 m
Distance: 2.4 km
Angle ∆: 75.6°
Direction ->: WNW
Track:
https://tinyurl.com/2d9a7ykj
History:
https://www.radarbox.com/data/mode-s/406B7E
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/aircraft/G-SUGR
Photos:
https://jetphotos.com/photo/keyword/G-SUGR
Seen: 4x
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