Flying the flag
Dates for hoisting flags on main Council buildings 2024
In recognition of East Lothian’s place as the Birthplace of Scotland’s Flag, East Lothian Council will fly the Saltire permanently from John Muir House, Haddington. The Union Flag will fly from the Town House, Haddington.
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh has two flag poles and the Saltire and Union Flag fly side by side.
On the occasions listed below, in 2024, the appropriate flag will be flown:
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Date |
Event |
Flag |
Location(s)
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11 March |
Commonwealth Day |
Commonwealth Flag |
Town House, Haddington |
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15 June |
Official Celebration of the King’s Birthday |
Union Flag |
John Muir House, Haddington
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Union Flag)
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24 – 29 June |
Armed Forces Day (29 June) |
Armed Forces Day Flag |
Town House, Haddington
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (Saltire to be replaced with Armed Forces Day flag) |
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3 September |
Merchant Navy Day |
Red Ensign |
Town House, Haddington |
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9 - 10 November |
Remembrance Day |
Union Flag |
John Muir House, Haddington
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Union Flag) |
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14 November |
Birthday of His Majesty the King |
Union Flag |
John Muir House, Haddington
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Union Flag) |
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30 November |
St Andrew’s Day |
Saltire |
Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Saltire) |
By special request, and with the approval of the Provost, other flags may be flown at the appropriate location (usually the Town House, Haddington) to mark a significant occasion, such as: the visit of a foreign delegation or a town twinning event, VIP visit, royal occasion or other key event.
With approval, as above, other flags may be flown at Brunton Hall, Musselburgh with the Saltire being replaced with the appropriate flag.