According to legend, before the battle Óengus II saw a saltire of white clouds against a blue sky and took it as a sign from St Andrew. Whether historical or legendary, this battle is the origin story of Scotland's patron saint and the Saltire flag — one of the oldest national flags still in use.
Picts & Scots: c. 1,000-3,000. Northumbrians: c. 500-2,000.
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