You asked we delivered!
The winning #AFlagForMaryhill has been unveiled.
Special thanks to our Heritage Manager Nicola, our volunteer Ian, Emma and Sami from the Shakespeare Street Youth Club, and the piper for marking this special day!
Flag B is "A modern take on a traditional tricolour flag representing a narrow boat as traditionally seen on the Forth & Clyde Canal. The red represents community passion, and the black symbolizes Maryhill’s industrial past. Lastly, the blue represents the waterways of the Forth and Clyde Canal and the river Kelvin that cross in Maryhill."
We would like to extend a thank you to every individual, group and organisation who came along and made this day a success.
Well done to the designer of Flag B for gaining the most votes. Their design will go on and represent Maryhill!
Additionally, The MBHT team would like to thank you all for your participation in the year long competition.
'A Flag for Maryhill' has brought our community together to reflect on our shared history and look towards the future.
"It is wonderful to see the winning design mirror ideas from former insignia used by Maryhill. As such it shows the continued resonance of these symbols in the town to this day, and it is nice that we are able to finally provide the official recognition to them by adding the design alongside the Saltire and other flags in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland." - Philip Tibbetts (Lyon Court Vexillologist)
A member of the local community commented on the Flag Launch & Gala day event:
"Flag Launch Day is the true re-opening the Halls. I see this event as a step towards normality. Hopefully getting our own flag strengthens our relationship with Maryhill".
#ThisIsYourMaryhillFlag
Halls manager Melanie Farrow standing beside winning #AFlagForMaryhill