Special Events

For some a special event is a designated day or holiday such as Christmas Day or Valentine´s Day, but for others it can represent a birth or confirmation, whilst for others it can be a treat to say thank you, or I appreciate you. Some say it with flowers, others with a pieces of jewellery, but whatever your taste, it is always nice to know that your efforts are appreciated and rewarded with a gift.
Auld Lang Syne

Ask any Scot who wrote Auld Lang Syne and they will reply Robert Burns. I would also have given the same answer, which is both right and wrong.
Beware the Ides of March

Burns Night

Christmas Day History

Christmas Day is a globally celebrated religious holiday and over two billion people which represents over a third of the world's population, will celebrate the birth of Christ. It is uncertain however how many of these people know or appreciate the origins of christmas day and its associated traditions.
Hogmanay

Norwegian National Day

Remembrance Day Explained

Armistice Day, Remembrance Day, Poppy Day and the Day of Remembrance are the same but Remembrance Sunday is different. We explain the history behind this important day of remembrance and how it differs from Remembrance Sunday.
St David's Day

To mark the day, Welsh people around the world wear one or both of the Welsh national emblems - a daffodil and a leek. Special concerts and parades are also held in St David's honour.
Patron saints are chosen to be special protectors over all areas of life. England, Ireland and Scotland all have their own patron saint to whom they dedicate a day.
St. Andrews Day

November in a style all of their own. As autumn leaves fall and the wind sharpens to a frigid bite, the Scots commemorate their national saint by welcoming the winter season with extra doses of their renown good cheer and hospitality.
St. George's Day

St. George's Day is not a public holiday, so businesses have normal opening hours.