Why does Scotland celebrate St Andrew's Day and why is he our patron saint?
Here is why Scotland celebrates St Andrew's Day and why Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of the country.
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Andrew Smart is a Trending News Reporter with experience covering local and national news, travel, entertainment, and politics. Andrew works with several Scottish titles including The Herald, Glasgow Times, and The National to understand local audiences. Having graduated from a Journalism course at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Andrew has done freelance work for titles like the Ayr Advertiser and Cumnock Chronicle.
Andrew Smart is a Trending News Reporter with experience covering local and national news, travel, entertainment, and politics. Andrew works with several Scottish titles including The Herald, Glasgow Times, and The National to understand local audiences. Having graduated from a Journalism course at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Andrew has done freelance work for titles like the Ayr Advertiser and Cumnock Chronicle.
Here is why Scotland celebrates St Andrew's Day and why Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of the country.
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