St Andrew & the Saltire

St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, and has been for over 1,000 years.

The Wallace Monument

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St Andrews Cathedral

History of St Andrew

We don't know exactly how he came to be our patron saint, bu t here's what we do know.

What's the Connection to Scotland?

The Saltire

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