St Andrew's Day

St Andrew's Day is Scotland's national day and is celebrated on November 30th. St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, was a Galilean fisherman and the first of the Twelve Disciples of Jesus and was crucified as a martyr on a diagonal cross. The white diagonal cross on a blue background is found on their flag, which is flown on public buildings on this occasion.

St Andrew's Day is a public holiday, which takes the form of a bank holiday only in Scotland. If November 30th falls on a Saturday or on a Sunday, then the bank holiday is celebrated the following Monday.

On this day, Scots celebrate their national day in grand style with themed parties, whether they attend organised festivities or host their own dinners. In other cities outside Scotland, such as London, people also raise a glass to St Andrew in Scottish-themed restaurants and bars, with traditional music and dancing, all things Scottish. Expect bagpipes, tartan, haggis or sip a glass of classic high quality whisky in a whisky bar.

For those who don't want to concentrate on a culinary celebration, there are a lot of other social events to attend, like having a day out at some of Scotland's top attractions and visitor destinations. Cultural activities are also held and include art shows, storytelling, poem reciting, dance festivals, bagpipe-playing and let's not forget traditional ceilidh dancing, with groups of eight people dancing in circles or sets. There is entertainment galore for the whole family to enjoy.

St Andrew's Day is marked with fancy parties, thrown in more upscale locations. Here ladies and gentlemen of Scottish descent come to show off their veritable Scottishness. The St Andrews Ball, taking place on 28 of November 2014 at the Banqueting House is an opulent happening where ball-goers will undoubtedly have a good time and take pleasure in an exquisite dinner and a round of ceilidh dance moves.

On the same day, for £75.00, you can lay more casual and enjoy the festive atmosphere and good food at the ScotsCare St Andrews Day Dinner, held at the Caledonian Club.

Want to stay on a budget but still have the time of your life ? For only £16.50, put your tartan on and go to the Ceilidh Club at Cecil Sharp House and dance 'til your legs fall off. Learn a few quick steps or show off your dancing skills in the Eightsome Reel Scottish Country Dance, a shindig suitable for all folks.

Start the Scottish winter festivals season by heading out to one of the many feasting events going on, where you can party like crazy or play it cool in a Scottish pub.

2018-06-05 10:55:10
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