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:

Date

Event

Flag

 

Location(s)

 

11 March

Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth Flag

Town House, Haddington

15 June

Official Celebration of the King’s Birthday

Union Flag

John Muir House, Haddington

 

Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Union Flag)

 

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)

3 September

Merchant Navy Day

Red Ensign

Town House, Haddington

9 - 10 November

Remembrance Day

Union Flag

John Muir House, Haddington

 

Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Union Flag)

14 November

Birthday of His Majesty the King

Union Flag

John Muir House, Haddington

 

Brunton Hall, Musselburgh (both flags Union Flag)

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.