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An ‘Andrew-approved’ feast for Scotland’s national day
A new survey has revealed that only 25 per cent of Edinburgh residents mark Scotland’s national day.
It also found that at a national level, just one in four (26 per cent) Scots say they celebrate St Andrew’s Day, which takes place on 30 November.
According to the research, commissioned by Aldi Scotland, almost four in 10 Scots are unable to identify the date, with some mixing it up with Burns Night, in January.
Women are more likely than men to know the date (64 per cent, compared with 57 per cent). Younger Scots are the least likely: just 43 per cent of 16-34-year-olds know that St Andrew's Day is on the last day of November.
Aldi was recently named in an NFU (National Farmers Union) Scotland report, as the country’s top supermarket for supporting Scottish produce, with 41 per cent of its shelf stock sourced locally.
In honour of its position, the retailer is helping Scots to celebrate St Andrew’s Day this year with a feast including locally produced food and drink, which has all been approved by modern-day Andrews.
After surveying hundreds of Andrews, Andys and Drews across Scotland on their favourite festive flavours, Aldi Scotland has revealed the results of its nationwide search for the ‘Andrew-approved feast.”
Following a social-media vote, it was revealed that the most popular meal selection for St Andrew’s Day is a starter of haggis bonbons, with steak pie as the main course, followed by a dessert of Scottish apple crumble, accompanied by IRN-BRU.
Shoppers can pick up Aldi’s Andrew-approved feast for less than £10, with the total cost coming to just £9.75.
Sandy Mitchell, Aldi Scotland regional managing director, said: “St Andrew’s Day is a key
moment in Scotland’s cultural calendar and gives Scots the chance to reflect on our history and traditions. We were surprised to see that so many Scots don’t know when St Andrew’s Day is, and that so few actually take the time to celebrate it.
“At Aldi Scotland, we truly believe we have some of the best food and drink in the world, and we are proud to be a champion of local producers.
“St Andrew’s Day, on 30 November, is the perfect opportunity for everyone to come together, enjoy fantastic local food, raise a glass and celebrate everything that makes Scotland such a special place.”
