St Andrew's Day

Celebrating is something Scots do really well, and if there is one day of the year where you'll hear a lot of noise from us, it's St Andrew's Day. Scots and Scots-at-heart come together to celebrate the patron saint of Scotland and our national day with a holiday and fantastic events, which showcase the very best of Scottish culture.

Edinburgh Castle bathed in blue light for St Andrew's Day

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

A traditional Scottish ceilidh

St Andrew's Day Activities and Events

The Wallace Monument

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

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