LEARN ABOUT THE SAINTS THAT HAVE INSPIRED SCOTLAND FOR CENTURIES
SAINT ANDREW
SCOTLAND'S PATRON SAINT
St Andrew, apostle and martyr; died c. 60.
Andrew is the principal patron saint of Scotland. He was crucified for his missionary work on an X-shaped cross that has traditionally formed the Scottish flag. St Regulus brought Andrew’s remains out of Constantinople for safe keeping, landing at St Andrews. Andrew was credited with bringing victory in battle to Scots armies. His X-symbol first appeared on the great seal of Scotland in 1286 during the period of uncertainty after Alexander III’s death.
St Fillan
died 734
FEAST DAY: Jan 09
St Kentigern
(St Mungo)
died 612
FEAST DAY: Jan 13
St Conan
died 648
FEAST DAY: Jan 26
St Bride of Kildare
died 525
FEAST DAY: Feb 01
St Colman
died 675
FEAST DAY: Feb 18
St Patrick
(Honorary)
died 463
FEAST DAY: March 17
St Donan
died 618
FEAST DAY: April 17
St Comgall of Bangor and Tiree
died 603
FEAST DAY: May 10
St Brendan the Navigator
died 577
FEAST DAY: May 16
St Columba
died 597
FEAST DAY: June 09
St Moluag
lived in 6th century
FEAST DAY: June 25
St Enoch
(St Thenew)
lived in 6th century
FEAST DAY: July 18
St Blane
lived in 6th century
FEAST DAY: Aug 11
St Ninian
died 432
FEAST DAY: Aug 26
St Maol Rubha
(St Maelrubha)
died 722
FEAST DAY: Aug 27
St Adamnan
died 704
FEAST DAY: Sept 23
St Barr
(St Finbar)
lived in 6th century
FEAST DAY: Sept 25
St Comgan
lived in 8th century
FEAST DAY: Oct 13
St Mun
(St Fintan-Munnu)
lived in 7th century
FEAST DAY: Oct 21
St Margaret of Scotland
died 1093
FEAST DAY: Nov 16
St Andrew
died 60
FEAST DAY: Nov 30