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  1. Hillary Clinton sends historic St Andrew's Day message

    29 November: The US Secretary of State praises the contributions of Scots-Americans from Davy Crockett to Neil Armstrong in a telegram.

  2. St Andrew – Patron Saint of Scotland

    29 November: St Andrew never visited Scotland, so how did Jesus' first disciple become the patron saint of the country and provide the basis for its national flag?

  3. Malawi: Hope delivered at new maternity hospital

    26 November: Five years ago, STV’s Stephen Jardine travelled to Malawi on the eve of the G8 summit at Gleneagles. What happened next changed the lives of many...

  4. Scottish kilts: perfect for St Andrew's Day

    24 November: In honour of St Andrew’s Day next Tuesday, The Hour’s fashion expert Lynne McCrossan has a selection of kilts to suit any man’s budget.

  5. St Andrew’s celebrations kick off with a string of ceilidhs

    24 November: Dozens of traditional family events are taking place across the Highlands as part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals.

  6. Call for St Andrew's Day to be full public holiday

    23 November: MSP says he wants more public bodies and organisations to acknowledge Scotland's national day.

  7. Winter Festivals details unveiled

    13 October: More than 60 events being staged as part of the Winter Festivals programme.

  8. SNP criticised for spending £250,000 on Saltires

    07 February: Liberal Democrats question Scottish Government spending on flags to promote Scottish events while public services are squeezed.

  9. Tens of thousands visit Edinburgh Castle free weekend

    07 December: St Andrew's celebration weekend attracted 12% more visitors to the historic attraction than in 2008.

  10. University of Glasgow claims singing world record

    01 December: The uni say a special version of Auld Lang Syne for St Andrew’s Day has made history.

  11. St Andrew's Day topped off by Sean Connery’s personal piper

    04 December: Connor Sinclair, the personal piper of Sir Sean Connery and Alex Salmond celebrates the finale of Homecoming 2009 in style.

  12. Google changes iconic logo for St Andrew's Day

    30 November: Internet search engine Google marks St Andrew's Day by displaying image of Edinburgh Castle and Saltire flag.

  13. Independence requires top quality politicians; and we do not have any

    30 November: The Write Factor: I'd be really interested in independence, says David Coyle, if there was the slightest chance of anyone half competent coming...

  14. Scottish constitution White Paper launched by First Minister

    30 November: Alex Salmond says it is time for the people to have their say on Scotland's future.

  15. Scottish celebs celebrate St Andrew’s Day

    27 November: Scottish stars of music and TV share their thoughts on St Andrew's Day and what makes them proud to be Scottish.

About St Andrew's Day

St Andrew never came to Scotland and nobody is quite sure whether the cross on the Scottish saltire is the one he was crucified on or one that appeared in the sky over an 8th century battle at Athelstaneford in East Lothian. But Scotland's patron saint he is and so November 30th is our national day.

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