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.
13. St Andrew's Day celebrations 2014
St Andrew's Day celebrations 2014, St Andrews, Fife. Photo: Jane Barlow
14. On song
Dougie MacLean, best known for his epic anthem Caledonia, performs in Edinburgh's Grassmarket area during the St Andrew’s celebrations in 2013. Photo: Third Party