St. Andrew's Day is a statutory Bank Holiday in Scotland commemorating Scotland's patron saint. St. Andrew's Day itself is on the 30th November every year. However, because in 2008, the 30th November is a Sunday, the bank holiday takes place on Monday 1st December.

The Scottish Government is building on the St. Andrew's Day

It's St. Andrew's Day today, Scotland's national day, which means the dancing and festivities will be in full flow at West Princes Street Gardens not just until late tonight, but throughout this weekend.