ST ANDREW’S DAY
DRAMBUSTERS
From ceilidhs to comedy, Scotland will raise a glass to yet another 30 November in true style. Molly Reid reels in some of the central belt’s best activities on or around St Andrew’s Day
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ST ANDREW’S DAY CELEBRATION AT CEILIDH AT SAINTS:
RSNO ST ANDREW’S PARTY
SCOTTISH STORYTELLING CENTRE ST ANDREW’S IN THE SQUARE
WITH PHIL AND ALY
Got your dancing shoes ready? St Andrew’s festivities at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
Get in the mood for partying in St Andrew’s name Scottish folk superstars Aly Bain and Phil
by partaking in some ceilidh action, with the Cunningham lead celebrations as the Royal
include Café Ceilidh and a celebration of George
Annasach Ceilidh Band and dance caller Tricia Scottish National Orchestra raises a dram. Expect
Mackay Brown, while Mrs Mash entertains the kids. Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh,
Wilson. Expect a less traditional, funky, folk-based plenty of jigs, reels and good old banter as part
sound. St Andrew’s in the Square, of the lively performance. Royal Concert Hall,
Tue 25, Fri 28 & Sat 29 Nov. Glasgow, Fri 28 Nov.
Glasgow, Sat 29 Nov.
ST ANDREW SQUARE
THE SALTIRE SPECTACULAR GLASGOW LOVES ST ANDREW’S DAY
There’ll be dancing, storytelling and live music from the Hazey Janes and the Banjo Lounge 4. Free ice skating slots have now sold out but there’s an on-ice performance from Pyroceltica in the evening, plus the haggis hunt and bustling Scottish food market. St Andrew Square,
Round off your St Andrew’s Day celebrations at this mini-festival, featuring live performances from Big Country, Bombskare and the Red
Hot Chilli Pipers, as well as comedy from Fred MacAulay and Jo Cauli eld. There’ll also be food and drink, plus a i reworks show. Carberry Tower,
Edinburgh, Sun 30 Nov. Musselburgh, Sun 30 Nov.
A huge celebration of the patron saint, with live music, dancing and a fantastic light display to end your day in style. Final details are yet to be released but if the amazing year Glasgow has had so far is anything to go by, this will be a
sure-i re winner. Various venues, Glasgow, Sun 30 Nov.
30 THE LIST 13 Nov–11 Dec 2014