St Andrew's Day in Edinburgh

November 30 sees the feast day of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland (and Russia). St Andrew was an Apostle and a brother of St Peter. The brothers were fishermen. It is said that St Andrew's relics (remains) were brought to Scotland.

Scotland's national flag is a white saltaire (X shaped cross)on a blue background. St Andrew was said to have been crucified on that type of cross. The saltaire proudly flies from flagpoles on many of Edinburgh's buildings.

The flag above is on George Street, close to St Andrew Square. It is hanging close to the Church of St Andrew and St George (formerly, simply St Andrew's Church). The church was the setting for the Disruption in 1843.

Visitors and locals alike will be able to enjoy the St Andrew's DO - a range of activities on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30, in West Princes Street Gardens.

In addition, on St Andrew's Day, visitors will be able to gain free admission to Edinburgh Castle from 09:30 to 17:00.

The National Museum of Scotland, on Chambers Street, will be hosting a variety of events to celebrate Scotland's patron saint on November 30.

One of the highlights on November 30 promises to be Clarinda, a musical which explores the relationship between Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns and Agnes Maclehose. The couple first met in 1787 and they corresponded, using the pseudonyms Clarinda and Sylvander. The musical is scheduled to begin at 16:30.

Independent travellers and Edinburgh residents can hear about Burns's Edinburgh connections with the Walk Talk Tour, Royal Mile & More, Edinburgh audio guide. To hear a short audio sample from the Royal Mile & More, Edinburgh travel guide please click here.

There are two Walk Talk Tour Edinburgh travel guides. Each professionally researched and narrated Walk Talk Tour Edinburgh city walking tour costs just £5.95. Customers purchasing two tours simultaneously will receive a twenty per cent discount. Each podcast guided tour comes with a map of the tour's route - for you to print off - so you won't miss a thing!

Listeners to a Walk Talk Tour Edinburgh audio guide are free to explore the Scottish capital at their own pace. No need to struggle to follow a man with an umbrella. With a Walk Talk Tour mp3 guided tour you're in charge. Missed a part of the commentary? Simply stop, start and listen again - as you wish or as the other half or the weather dictate.