City ready for St Andrew’s day of celebration

Fantastic day in prospect to remember the country’s Patron Saint, with great music food and fun on the agenda

With the dust barely settled on Perth’s biggest weekend of the year, details have been revealed of another major city centre celebration.

Saturday’s Christmas light switch-on attracted more than 40,000 people and was followed on Sunday by a community day of culture.

On Sunday Perth hosts its most ambitious St Andrew’s Day celebrations to date.

“As Scotland’s oldest, and newest city, it’s right that our celebrations for St Andrew’s Day reflect the mix of respect for tradition, and exciting outdoor events which Perth epitomises,” said Provost Liz Grant.

“We have made a tradition of holding the annual St Andrew’s Day parade and procession in a different part of Perth and Kinross.

“This year the city centre and St Ninian’s Cathedral will act as host, and I am grateful to their support in organising this year’s event.

“In the afternoon Perth will once again prove why it’s the place for great outdoor events with the best of modern Scottish music from Dougie MacLean, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and more, and a great selection of Scottish food and drink produce to enjoy.”

The Fair City’s celebration of Scotland’s national day will start with a civic parade leaving at 10.25am from outside the council buildings at 2 High Street, Perth. The parade, which will be led by Perth and District Pipe Band, will then make its way to St Ninian’s Cathedral via North Methven Street.

The parade will include members of the historic Society of High Constables of the City of Perth, representatives from youth organisations and local schools, community representatives and groups, councillors and chief officers of Perth and Kinross Council and invited guests.

The church service will start at 11am in St Ninian’s Cathedral and there will be no return parade.

From 12 noon to 5pm there will be the opportunity to enjoy the best of modern Scottish music on the King Edward Street stage with Reely Jiggered, Mad Ferret, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and Dougie MacLean.

In between dancing the crowds can also pay a visit to The Scotland Street Marketplace to sample some of the finest food and drink from Scotland’s natural larder at our King Edward Street outdoor market.