◆ Trending: Five St Patrick’s Day 2024 events being held in Scotland
St Patrick's Day may originate in Ireland, but the celebrations are now a global affair – celebrated in more countries than any other national festival.
Here are five events happening on the big day Sunday - in Scotland.
Stiff Little Fingers (Glasgow) – Formed in Belfast in 1977, Stiff Little Fingers were at the forefront of the punk movement along with the likes of The Clash and The Jam. Their ‘St Patrix’ weekend gigs at the Glasgow Barrowlands are becoming something of a tradition, and they're back this year for two shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Jedward (Glasgow) – Glasgow's Oran Mor are holding a St Patrick's party and the guests of honour are singing Irish
X Factor twins Jedward. They've been back in the news after former manager Louis Walsh labelled them "vile" on Celebrity Big Brother and are sure to draw the crowds.
St Patrick's Festival (Edinburgh)
– Billed as "Edinburgh's biggest and best St Patrick's Day celebration", the five levels of The Three Sisters on Edinburgh's Cowgate will be decked out in green this Friday.
Runningfrom8am-3am there's plenty of time to enjoy yourself.
St Patrick's Day Fun Fiddle Ceilidh (Edinburgh) – An afternoon of family entertainment featuring Porty's own Fun Fiddle Mega Band will be held at The Wash House, in Edinburgh's Portobello, from 3-5.15pm. All proceeds will be going to the Screen Porty Community Cinema.
The Stand St Patrick's Day Special (Glasgow) – Glasgow's legendary Stand Comedy Club is hosting a special night of standup to celebrate Ireland's patron saint. Hosted by Live at the Apollo star Keith Farnan, it will feature another four comedians from the Emerald Isle - Aidan Green, Aideen Mcqueen, Ruth Hunter and headliner (and former circus performer) Martin Mor.