WHAT ARE COMMON ST ANDREW’S DAY SONGS?
From the famous Auld Lang Syne to Dougie Maclean’s epic anthem Caledonia. Here are just a few suggestions to kick off your St Andrew’s day sing-a-long.
Liberty sung by The Corries
Loch Lomond performed by Runrig
Scots Wha Hae, written by Robert Burns, sung by Dick Gaughan
The Wild Geese/Norland Wind sung by Jim Reid
WHAT IS ST ANDREW’S DAY FOOD?
Scotland’s food and drink plays a big part on St Andrew’s Day. For starters, the traditional soup dish cullen skink is often served; made of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. When it comes to the main course, many people celebrate Scotland’s patron saint with haggis, neeps (turnip), and tatties (mashed potato). If you’re looking for alternative dishes to try, why not try Scotch lamb? Whether you decide to cook up a storm at home and buy from your local butchers or choose to dine out, you’ll find a wide variety of lamb dishes across Scotland’s pubs and restaurants.
Dessert is a dish best served hot especially on cold winter nights, round off your feast with clootie dumpling and custard. A traditional Scottish dessert made of dried fruit, spices, oatmeal or breadcrumbs, flour, and beef suet. The word ‘clootie’ derives from the Old Scots word ‘cloth’ where the dumpling was traditionally boiled.
Source: Visit Scotland
