Happy first birthday to Glasgow's Maryhill flag: Here's a hint at what is next

Following the launch last year, the North Glasgow neighbourhood became the first community in Glasgow to bear its own legally recognised flag.

The red-blue-black-and-white artwork was designed by James Hodgson, who won following a community consultation and judging by Janey Godley, Jane McCarry – better known as Isa in Still Game – and the Reverend Canon Joseph Morrow, the then Lord Lyon.

The idea for the symbol came from the Maryhill Together Network, who put it to the locals, and the response was overwhelming.

Coordinated at Maryhill Burgh Halls by former heritage development and community engagement manager, Nicola McHendry, the official flag was born and became a symbol of community and togetherness.

It was also supported by Lyon Court Vexillologist Philip Tibbetts.

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Maryhill flag in use (Image: Archive)

Protesters with Maryhill flag (Image: Archive)

Melanie Farrow, Maryhill Burgh Halls manager, said: "In the past year, there has been a variety of uses for the flag in the community.

"We gave out a number of flags to people, a number of organisations have the flag up on their venue, some people use it for activism, someone took it to the World Cycling Championships.

"It has always been about the community and I think that is why it has been so widely accepted.

"Everyone here is very passionate about the area."

Teasing a special "further announcement", she added: "I can't really give any information yet but it will be announced further in the year, potentially."

The flag represents passion, water - referring to the canal, boats and the industry, with the Maryhill football team's colours also placed in there.