Celebrating St Andrew's Day

St Andrew in a medieval illuminated manuscript

St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. Find out more about the Saint, view an animated version of his story, and discover why the Saltire is Scotland's national flag.

St Andrew's Day traditions

Saltire in Thistle Chapel

Every year on 30 November, Scots around the world celebrate St Andrew’s Day.

The Saltire

A photo of a statue of a unicorn with Saltire on top of the Mercat Cross in Edinburgh

The story of how the Saltire or St Andrew's cross became the national flag of Scotland.

About Saint Andrew

An animated image showing St Rule or St Regulus transporting St Andrew's bones to Scotland

Read the story of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, and watch an animated version.

St Andrew's Day celebrations at Scottish schools

Showcase your school map image

Find out how other schools and centres have celebrated St Andrew's Day.

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