What is St Andrew's Day in Scotland and why we celebrate it every year
dailyrecord.co.ukThis Thursday marks St Andrew's Day, one of the most important days of the year in Scotland.Also known as the Feast of Saint Andrew and Andermas, the annual celebration on November 30 is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle — the patron saint of Scotland — as well as Scotland's national day.Millions of people around the country and the world will be celebrating St Andrew's Day on Thursday by honouring their Scottish heritage with food and music.While most Scots will at least be aware of St Andrew's Day, you may not fully understand why it is celebrated or who St Andrew actually was.
In honour of the occasion, the Daily Record has put together some key information.Read on for everything you need to know about St Andrew's Day as we celebrate Scotland's national day.St Andrew's Day is celebrated on November 30, which is the supposed anniversary of his martyrdom, every year.
While St Andrew has been recognised as the patron saint of Scotland for centuries, the day itself has only been officially celebrated since around the 18th century.Since 2006, St Andrews Day has been a bank holiday in Scotland, with many Scots enjoying a day off in celebration.
In honour of the holiday, Scots the country — and the world — celebrate their heritage by attending ceilidhs and enjoying traditional foods such as haggis and Cullen skink.Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and has been celebrated across the country for more than 1,000 years — officially becoming the patron saint in 1320 when Scotland declared its independence.
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