Falling on November 30 each year, St Andrew's Day sees Scots commemorate a patron saint immortalised at the heart of Scottish heritage and culture – with Saint Andrew’s presence seen in everything from the Scottish Saltire flag to St Andrew’s University.
That said, not too much is known of our patron saint. Andrew of Apostle (Saint Andrew) is believed to have been born in Galilee, Israel in between 5 AD and 10 AD while it was under the domain of the Roman Empire.
Scroll through our photo gallery to see how St Andrew’s Day has been celebrated in Edinburgh through the years.
5. St Andrews Day Fair
Edinburgh branch of saltire society - St Andrews Day Fair opened by Lady Kilbrandon. Photo: TSPL
6. True blue
Edinburgh Castle was illuminated in blue light to mark St Andrew's Day 2020. Photo: PA
7. St Andrews Day march
Pipers from the Stockbridge Pipe Band lead the colourful St Andrews Day march along the capital's Princes Street in 2003. Photo: TSPL
