The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, also known as the Royal Banner of Scotland, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, and historically as the Royal Standard of Scotland, or Banner of the King of Scots, is the royal banner of Scotland, and historically, the royal standard of the Kingdom of Scotland. Used historically by the Scottish monarchs, the banner differs from Scotland's national flag, the Saltire, in that its official use is restricted by an Act of the Parliament of Scotland to only a few Great Officers of State who officially represent the Monarchy in Scotland. It is also used in an official capacity at royal residences in Scotland when the Head of State is not present.
Royal Banner being flown above Holyrood Palace
Reverse of Alexander II's Great Seal, displaying the Lion rampant on saddle and shield.
The Royal Banner of Scotland flying above Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh.
The Royal Standard of the United Kingdom used in Scotland and (clockwise) those of the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Anne, Princess Royal (Scottish variant) and Duke of Rothesay, displayed in St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh.
The flag of Scotland is the national flag of Scotland, which consists of a white saltire defacing a blue field. The Saltire, rather than the Royal Standard of Scotland, is the correct flag for all private individuals and corporate bodies to fly. It is also, where possible, flown from Scottish Government buildings every day from 8:00 am until sunset, with certain exceptions.
Model of the Great Michael
Arms of King James V (r. 1513–1542)
Challenger 1 tank of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards flying a Saltire from the whip antenna
Royal Navy Sea King Mk5 of HMS Gannet