In Scotland, November 30 marks St Andrew's Day - and today is that day.
Often referred to as Latha Naomh Andrews in Scottish Gaelic, the national day commemorates the disciple of the New Testament within Christianity.
It has officially been a public holiday since 2006 after the Scottish Parliament declared St Andrew's Day a bank holiday. And although it's not legally required to be a day off, most Scottish employers opt to take it as one. It falls on Wednesday this year but if it falls on a weekend, staff are given the Friday or Monday off work.
