Rainbow flag

The flag will be flying throughout February, which is LGBT History Month. Flying the rainbow flag demonstrates support for LGBT people within the communities and sends out the message that homophobia and transphobia have no place within South Lanarkshire.

The rainbow flag, sometimes called ‘the freedom flag’, was designed as a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and diversity by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978.

The flag signifies pride and inclusivity with the different colours symbolising diversity in the gay community.

Flying the flag highlights and supports commitment to creating an inclusive and equal environment for people living and working in our community; we must recognise and embrace differences ensuring everyone is treated fairly and equally.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are still experiencing discrimination because of their sexuality or gender identity.