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Every year November 30 is St Andrews day in Edinburgh. Discover the tours around the splendid old castles of Scotland for no cost. Enjoy the celebrations of Scotland as we make merry during our national day on the feast of St Andrew. The best hotel prices are continually available. A warm welcome is waiting for you.
The feast of St Andrew on the 30th of November starts the winter festivities in Scotland and especially Edinburgh. St Andrew has been the patron saint of Scotland since the 10th century. Legend has it his relics were taken to an old King of the Picts in the town of St Andrews on the east coast of Scotland. The world famous golf course namesake of the Saint is. Come and enjoy on our nations pride in celebrating Scotland and Scotish pride. This are happening all over the country with the traditional constumes and tradional instruments flying.
Additionally free entry, 2 for 1 offers or cheaper entry prices are available at lots of Edinburgh's historic sites. On the weekend and the Day itself Edinburgh Castle is free to get in to. So, now is a great to have that once in a lifetime sight of this beautiful castle fortress. Also don't forget the truly world renown firing of the one oclock gun. The frugal nature of using only one round at one oclock rather than twelve at midday is very Scottish. The fortress also has lots of museums with traditional constumes and uniforms in for you to enjoy.
Additionally nothing is charged for entry to lots of other historic monuments takes place. Taking part are St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews Castle, Stirling Caslle and Urquhart Castle. The the Scots frugal reputation gets put to one side for a few days as the celebration of real Scotishness take place.
Come to join us in the celebration of Scotlands national day. As a national day and a bank holiday on or around the 30th of November many traditional events take place. If the date itself falls on a weekend, then the following Monday that will be a bank holiday. On the closest weekend to it in Edinburgh you will see lots of people dressed up in traditional kilts. You can enjoy some time in true gaelic style. Also look out for the promotions about the many ceilidh dances that are put on. Plus many bag pipes will be traditional tunes for you. Haggis take pride of place on many Edinburgh menus during the feast of St Andrew.
During the feast of St Andrew you will want to find somewhere to stay in Edinburgh at the best prices. Hotels in Edinburgh Ltd is a traditional yet up to date company that understands the need for cheap Edinburgh hotels all year round. So, celebrate in style with a best value available on the world wide web. Great rooms are available for under 50 pounds to make sure you can come and join us to enjoy real Scottish hospitality on a budget.
Scotland takes pride in many things over this weekend. One of those is pride in welcoming customers with open arms. Start the day with a traditional Scottish breakfast of bacon and eggs. Both will always be on the menu. Come and join us as we celebrate Scotland.
