HomeRegistrationsHappy Saint Andrew’s Day to all our Scottish Customers! Jayne Henry November 29, 2017 Registrations St Andrew has been celebrated in Scotland for thousands of years although he didn’t actually become the patron saint of Scotland until 1320. In life, St Andrew was a kind and generous man from humble beginnings. He dedicated his life to helping people who were less fortunate than himself. While there were always feasts and celebrations in honour of St Andrew, This special day for celebrating St Andrew didn’t come about until the 18th century, and what’s more, it was actually started in America! A group of Scottish ex-pats living in the US started the day in 1729 in South Carolina. But perhaps you’ll be more interested in what is happening now for St Andrew’s Day? All over Scotland there are events going on. Glasgow has a magical torchlight St Andrew’s Day parade with pipe bands, fire dancers and drummers. There’s a ten day festival in Oban, another festival of music and arts in Saltire, and storytelling in Edinburgh. There are fireworks and traditional Scottish food being served up on the shores of Loch Lomond and a similar event in St Andrews, which was named as such as it is thought to be the final resting place of St Andrew himself. It seems like a very fitting place to spend the day and with a fire show, circus workshops, a ceilidh and a lantern procession, you certainly won’t be disappointed. Even if you don’t live in Scotland, a visit for St Andrew’s Day is a great experience, or look for local events near you. St Andrew’s Day Facts… St Andrew was not Scottish, he was born in what is now Israel. St Andrew never even set foot in Scotland. He was the first disciple of Jesus. He is also the patron saint of Greece, Barbados, Russia and Amalfi. St Andrew is the patron saint of many things including spinsters, singers, gout, fishmongers and sore throats. If you’d like a private plate to help celebrate St Andrew’s Day, or indeed if your own name is Andrew, we’ve got some great plates for you to choose from. Our AND plates start from just £199. How about AND 331Y, AND 141Y, M12 AND or CN02 AND? We’ve also got some saint plates such as 83 ST and 704 ST. However you plan to spend St Andrew’s Day, do have a great time!
