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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Laura Pollock

Scottish actor calls for global St Andrew's Day celebration after World Cup parties

Members of the Tartan Army march from Back Bay Fens to Fenway Park for Scottish Celebration Night on June 14 (Image: Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

A SCOTTISH actor has issued an impassioned call for St Andrew’s Day to be turned into a global celebration on a par with St Patrick’s Day, insisting that “we are sleeping on St Andrew’s Day”.

In a video shared online in the wake of Scotland’s World Cup campaign, actor, writer and comedy performer Isla Fairfield – addressing “all Scots and Scottish lovers globally” – argues that the World Cup has proved the country’s reputation for bringing “the vibes” and “the atmosphere”, adding this spirit should be channelled into the annual event at home and abroad.

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