The Saltire is flown every day , alongside the Union Flag and the EU Flag . A further Scottish distinction from the UK flag days is that on Saint Andrew 's Day , ( 30 November ) , the Union Flag will only be flown where a building has more than one flagpole - the Saltire will not be lowered to make way for the Union Flag where a single flagpole is present . If there are two or more flagpoles present , the Saltire may be flown in addition to the Union Flag but not in a superior position .