A Romanian flag has appeared on Facebook instead of the Saltire for users in Scotland wanting to update their status with a St Andrew's Day celebration message.

The blooper has appeared on the social media network today with the social media bosses unable to spot the difference between a Scottish Saltire and a Romanian tricolour. 

Many users were left miffed by the mistage. 

Romania does, however, celebrate the feast of St Andrew and it is a public holiday.

The Herald:

 

Google, however, used the correct flag in the landing page for their search engine. 

Read: Google turns Scottish for St Andrew's Day: A winking nessie and the saltire make up design