Martin Whitfield MSP has attended a special St Andrew’s Day Saltire Service at Athelstaneford Parish Church to mark the 60th anniversary of the Saltire Memorial.

The Scottish Flag Trust has also launched a £300,000 fundraising appeal for replace the memorial, which is now beyond repair, with a new Saltire Monument at Athelstaneford, the birthplace of the Saltire.

Designed by award-winning architects Simpson and Brown with artist Tim Chalk, the proposed monument will feature a world map, etched in stone, linking Scotland to the many Saltire and St Andrew Societies around the world.

Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“I’m grateful to have been invited to this special service. It was wonderful way to celebrate St Andrew’s Day at the birthplace of the Saltire. The service was a powerful reminder that the Saltire is for everyone and I wish the Scottish Flag Trust every success with its appeal for the new Saltire memorial.”

For further information about the Scottish Flag Trust’s plans for the new Saltire memorial or to donate to its appeal, please visit www.saltire.scot.