Taking care of fishermen, helping maidens find husbands, soothing gout sufferers, as well as watching over millions of Scots descendants; Saint Andrew won't have a minute to himself on November 30th! As people from Siberia to Saltcoats celebrate Scotland's National Day, explore the facts, legends and celebrations surrounding one of the world's busiest saints.
Features
November 2009
The History of Saint Andrew: History and information on the apostle Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland and Russia, from the official gateway to Scotland. St Andrew's day is celebrated internationally on the 30th of November.
November 2009
St Andrews Day Celebrations Around the World: Scots and Scots descendants celebrate their Scottish roots on St Andrew’s Day as part of St Andrew’s Societies around the world. International St Andrew’s day celebrations take place on the 30th of November.
November 2009
St Andrews Folklore: Across the world the last day of November sees some very strange fertility rituals and traditions.
November 2008
Facts About Saint Andrew and The St Andrew's Cross: Facts and information about the apostle Saint Andrew and the St Andrew’s Cross from the official gateway to Scotland. St Andrew's day is celebrated internationally on the 30th of November.
Top facts
- St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
- St Andrew is celebrated on 30 November.
- St Andrew's Day is a day to celebrate Scottish culture, cuisine and ceilidhs.
- St Andrew's flag is the flag of Scotland.
- The flag is in the form of a white X on a blue background known as The Saltire.
- St Andrew's Societies exist around the world to celebrate Scottish culture.
- St Andrew’s Day 2009 marks the finale to Homecoming Scotland.
- Andrew is also the patron saint of Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Greece, Amalfi, Luqa in Malta, and Esgueira in Portugal.
Education
Discover what schools in Scotland are doing to celebrate St Andrew's Day and find useful educational material for teachers and pupils.