What you did on St Andrews Day 2008
“Unfortunately here in Italy nobody celebrates St.Andrew's Day,but today my house is full of the fragrance of haggis that I buy from Scotland, of the scent of a good single malt and of the sound of bagpipes.The Saltire wave outside and I dream of the moment I will go to Scotland next time..”
“St Andrew was a fisherman who left behind his daily routine in order to go and do something bigger and better. So, St Andrews day is a good day to drop the old routine and go and do something different - something I've been meaning to do, but haven't got round to yet. Latha Naomh Anndra sona dhuibh uile!”
“I've moved here from Canada 2 yrs ago and never been to the Edinburgh Zoo. That's how I'm planning to celebrate St. Andrew's day.”
“I'm going out in full highland dress in Prague, Czech Republic where I now live. There are many pubs, clubs and so the nightlife will not be a problem but finding my way home might be!”
“Tomorrow, the only three dancers in Zimbabwe will be dancing at St Andrew's Prebyterian Church, Hillside, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The Caledonian community has shrunk to a handful of people and Cherlylynn Young has held the Scottish flag high and continues to teach our last three girls Highland Dancing. Three cheers for Cherylynn, Erin Macklin, Carmen Ferguson and Laurie Sutherland-MacLeod, we are proud of you and your heritage!”
“From Benidorm, Spain, I will think about the power and the glory of Scotland, past and present, and I will pray to St.Andrews for strenght for this unique nation, sister celtic nation to Spain. And of course, enjoy the taste of some fine Scotch whisky. Love to scotland and its values: SLÀINTE!”
“Last year my partner and I went to the St Andrew's Day celebrations in Princes St Gardens in Edinburgh. Salsa Celtica were playing and they are playing again this year. So will head there with the hip flask and enjoy the music and fun.”
“The annual St Andrews Day Rally in Edinburgh will commence from Edinburgh Castle Esplanade at 4pm and march down to the Parliament for speeches and music. Then at 7pm it's down to the "3 sisters" in the cowgate in Edinburgh where for a mere £10 you can enjoy fellow patriots company plus food and entertainment from the likes of Fiery Jack, Andy Chung and TED "better than Elvis" Christopher! A great night out for all!”
“Barcelona Burns Club organised a Saint Andrews Day golf match & lunch on 27/11 in www.golfmontanya.com. Today we are invited to make a presentation about Saint Andrew at the Sant Miquel Primary School in Barcelona - loads of kids running around the streets after school with Scottish balloons”
“We are bringing together the villages of Yetholm Morebattle Hownam and Linton in Roxburghshire to celebrate and reflect on our nation and its needs at 11.15am in Morebattle Church then having a special St Andrew's day lunch in the village hall.”
“We will celebrate the "Great Day" by having a winter water ski session, which will include National Team members, ice permitting, followed by the famous Matt's "pie n beans" to warm us up again!!!”
“We're hosting a St.Andrew's Day Dinner for customers here at The Caledonia Bar in Budapest. We have a Scottish musician Nick Shovlin, a great menu and plenty of whisky. Promises to be a great night.”
“St Andrew's day we will have a wee dram and remember all the good things in Scotland. Fly the flag. Many Thanks Graham”
“On St Andrews day I will have all my family (29) including waines for dinner and a good time.”
“To celebrate St Andrew's Day we are taking 23 Guides away for the weekend to enjoy snowboarding and on Sunday we are going to the Hilghland Wildlife Park absolutely free! Thank, Crown Guides, Inverness”
“Glasgow's patriots and party-goers can expect a terrific night out this St. Andrew's Day, when The Classic Grand on Jamaica St will host the definitive party for the occasion! With the help of The Tartan Specials, "voice of the Tartan Army", Glasgow's greatest up-and-coming venue promise the usual top drawer night out, with an added Celtic twist! The Tartan Specials' St. Andrew's Day appearance at The Classic Grand is sure to be the ultimate way to celebrate the occasion, with a fantastic venue, great atmosphere and above all, phenomenal music!
St Andrew's Party Featuring The Tartan Specials
Classic Grand Sunday 30th November
Doors 6pm / Over 18s Only / £5
Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street, Glasgow, G1 4QD, 0141 847 0504”
“To celebrate St. Andrew's Day, my Brother Graham who owns The Edinburgh Party Bus, has invited 20 guests to travel about the city of Edinburgh in the BIG EDINBURGH PARTY BUS. We will be stopping the bus at various locations in the city and we will be dressed in Tartan Kilts etc, The bus has a disco aboard and we will be playing loads of scottish music and having a great time. You never know we might even do a wee dance in the streets. So look out for us its a Big Black Double Decker Bus, give us a wave. We hope you all have a great day, whatever you are doing to celebrate.”
“I will be going to St Andrews for St Andrew's day, taking in all the sights and enjoying the atmosphere, then going for dinner in a hotel, probably have tatties, neeps and haggis mmm yummy. I'm all excited. Im from Scotland.”
“The Hong Kong Royal Southside Hash will be having a joint celebration with our American cousins tonight (Thursday) to celebrate St. Andrew and Thanksgiving. After a short run it's off to the Cannyman for their excellent haggis and neeps, and no doubt a wee dram or three to wash it down!”
“I will be celebrating St Andrews Eve in Poland. However 30.11.2008, I will be reading news from Scotland and my heart will be 2000 km from Krakow. Happy Saint Andrew's Day for all people!”
“We will be taking our friend's 3 year old twins Duncan and Isla to Edinburgh zoo then maintaining the Scottish theme with Scottish music, games and food for the rest of the day. The kids lost their father to cancer just 20 months ago.”
“Here in Wellington, New Zealand we are having a festival with pipe bands, scottish dancers, different clan stalls, haggis and all that goes with i. a fun day for everyone.”
“In Adelaide South Australia, the Scottish Community will be celebrating St Andrews Day with a Function at the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society on Saturday 29th of November starting at 8.00 p.m. Scottish tenor Sam Cunningham will be singing as will the P.A.C.S. Choir. Haggis will be served. Contact Trevor Powell on 61 8 84491847. On Sunday 30th there will be a St Andrews Day Service at St Andrews Church, Archer Street, North Adelaide, at 10.30 a.m. followed by a fellowship luncheon.”
“Will be invading London - hopefully ice skating at Somerset House - then returning to my bonnie Scotland in the evening...”
“Barrmill Jolly Beggars Burns Club hold their 64th Annual St Andrew's Dinner on Friday November 28 with 88 attending.”
“This will be my first St. Andrews Day as I have become culturally aware of my roots and past this year through my wife Peggy Forbes Clifford. She prsented me with a picture of Inverary castle and like pandoras box being opened it sent me on a shakespearian quest from the Ocoleen's to the Dunlops to the Roy's and Wallaces and beyond, I am proud to be Scottish and I'm proud of what we have done all around the world as a people who represent the spirit of the "I can"!”
“United Clydebank Supporters Trust are holding a ceilidh with a 3 course meal served at 7 pm Sat 29th Nov at Clydebank Town Hall. Contact Stevie. 07946 680812 or Davie 07984 545320 for tickets priced £14 for adults or £20 adult and child.”
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Schools
Why not hold your own St Andrew's Day celebration in your primary or secondary school, nursery, playgroup, or family centre. Learning and Teaching Scotland can offer you ideas and would love to hear all about your event.