The exact details of the life and times of our patron saint still remain unknown, but it hasn’t stopped people speculating. But what is known is that people all over Scotland and the world will celebrate St Andrew’s on 30 November. Here are some of the best moments from Edinburgh through the years.
1. 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
2. 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
3. Edinburgh Castle
To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Edinburgh Castle was lit up last night with a call to rally Edinburgh’s kind and generous spirit and support #MAKESOMEONESDAY Photo: OTHER
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