Welcome to the Cruesbreck (formerly Holyrood) Flags blog! This blog has a very simple purpose, to chronicle and provide more information on the flags hung on my flagpoles at Cruesbreck House. I hope you enjoy!
My goal is to post about each flag that is hung on the flag pole at Cruesbreck House. I might do some pre posting and I might do some post posting, but I hope to get good information up about the flags flying.
Cruesbreck is the name of the house on a small island in the Orkney Islands of Scotland where my family came from many generations ago.
If you have questions, please send me a message at holyroodflags@gmail.com!
July 18, 2026 – Dr. Jim Saunders
Today, the flags of the United States and the state of California fly at half staff in memory of Dr. Jim Saunders. Dr. Saunders and his wife Lynne have three children and numerous grandchildren. I was in the same class at Piedmont High School as their youngest. My heart goes out to the entire Saunders…
July 14, 2026 – France and Sam Neill
Today, the flag of France flies in celebration of Bastille Day. The Flags of New Zealand and Montana fly in memory of actor Sam Neill, who passed away this week. France July 14th is Bastille Day, the national day of France. Sam Neill Sam Neill was an actor in many films and television shows over…
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