Category Scotland

14th Century, November, Scotland

Celebrating St Andrew’s Day: Traditions and Heritage

person wearing black jacket standing on green grass field near lake

Every 30 November, Scotland honours its patron saint, St Andrew, with a day of national pride, festivity, and a hearty dose of haggis. It’s a day when Scots (and those who wish they were) revel in everything from ceilidh dancing…

Edinburgh, Events, November, Scotland, Traditions

The Edinburgh Samhuinn Fire Parade: A Fiery Festival of Celtic New Year Mystique

As the leaves crunch beneath your feet and the air gets crisper, the dark skies over Edinburgh spark to life with a festival that is both ancient and otherworldly: the Samhuinn Fire Parade. Held on 31 October, this spectacle celebrates…

Celebrating St Andrew’s Day: Traditions and Heritage

The Edinburgh Samhuinn Fire Parade: A Fiery Festival of Celtic New Year Mystique

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