APRIL 23, 2025 — More than 150 designs have been submitted by young artists in a community-wide effort to create a new flag for Bourtreehill, a town in Scotland’s North Ayrshire, as part of its upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations, the Irvine Times reports.
The flag design competition, launched earlier this year by Irvine East councillor Nairn Angus-McDonald, invited local students to craft designs that reflect the area’s heritage, community values, and identity.
The winning flag will be unveiled during a community fun day in July and permanently displayed at the Towerlands Community Centre.
Organisers were originally planning to select a single winning flag, but the quality and volume of submissions led them to expand the awards. Each participating school will now have two winners—one from lower and one from upper school levels—in addition to the overall community winner.
“The quality was so high that we felt it was only right to recognise more of the talented young people who took part,” said Angus-McDonald.
“I’m absolutely amazed by the creativity and thought that went into these designs. A huge thank you to all the pupils, their teachers, and local schools who took the time to get involved.”
He added that the competition is more than a celebration; it is an effort to create a lasting symbol for Bourtreehill.
“The flag design competition has not only showcased the creativity of Bourtreehill’s young people but is also set to leave a lasting legacy in the community for years to come.”
The contest submission deadline was April 4, 2025, and the final winners will be announced ahead of the summer holidays, allowing students to celebrate their achievements before the school term ends.
