Falling each year on November 30, St Andrew's Day sees Scots celebrate 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 and St Andrew Square in the Capital.
That being 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.
Browse our picture gallery to see how St Andrew’s Day has been celebrated in Edinburgh down the decades.
9. St Andrews Day march helper
A West Highland terrier (named Buffy) joins the Stockbridge Pipe Band as it gathers to lead a colourful St Andrews Day march along the capital's Princes Street. Photo: TSPL
10. 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
11. Into the blue
Edinburgh Castle was among a number of Scottish landmarks lit up for St Andrew's Day in 2017. Photo: TSPL
12. Knight of the Thistle procession 1961
Knight of the Thistle procession to St Giles for the St Andrew's Day service in 1961. Photo: TSPL