The life of Saint Andrew and his significance, long after his death, as the patron saint of Scotland. Saint Andrew's Day is November 30. Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and ...

Andrew is thought to have begun his life as a fisherman in Galilee and may actually have originally been a disciple of St John. He was the elder brother of Saint Peter, and was called by Jesus to ...

The patron saint of Scotland, not much is known about the early life of Andrew. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our ...

Saint Andrew is a much loved figure not only here, but also in countries as far reaching as Barbados, Greece, Russia, ... Andrew began his life as a fisherman in Galilee.

In his life, Saint Andrew is believed to have travelled along the Black Sea, to countries now identified as parts of Ukraine, Russia and Romania. How does Scotland celebrate him?

Patron saints are chosen as special protectors or guardians over all areas of life. St Andrew isn't just the patron saint for Scotland - he also holds the position in other countries too.

Saint Andrew’s Day 2024 is set to be a day of joyous celebration across Scotland and around the world. Whether through indulgent traditional meals, or the sharing of Scotland’s rich cultural ...

St Andrew has been the patron saint of Scotland for well over one thousands years with people celebrating him since 1000AD. He was only made patron saint in 1320 when Scotland declared ...