Flag of Shetland
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The flag of Shetland was designed by Roy Grönneberg and Bill Adams in 1969. It was unofficially created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the transfer of the islands from Norway to Scotland. The flag uses the colours of the flag of Scotland in the form of the Nordic cross in order to symbolize Shetlands' traditional ties with the two countries. It is widely used privately by Shetlanders both on land and sea. The flag is now seen as a symbol of the special Shetland identity. It was recognized by the heraldic authority of Scotland in the beginning of 2005.
