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St. Andrew's Day
"Alba Gu Bràth!"
This modern tartan, aptly named "Scotland Forever" in Scottish Gaelic, was specially designed to celebrate the rich tapestry of nationalities and communities that make up Scotland today. Its design cleverly allows for versatile pleating or bias printing, emphasizing the iconic blue and white of the St. Andrew’s Cross—the Scottish National Flag. This striking pattern serves as a visual homage to the Saltire, a unifying symbol of Scotland’s heritage and diversity.
St. Andrew’s Day, celebrated on November 30th, honors Scotland’s patron saint, who was chosen in gratitude for his divine intercession, as legend tells, during a pivotal battle in 832 AD. The Saltire, said to have appeared in the sky during that moment of victory, became the enduring emblem of the nation’s resilience and unity. Today, St. Andrew’s Day stands as a celebration of Scottish culture, bringing together people of all backgrounds to honor their shared history and spirit.
Happy St. Andrew's Day! Slàinte mhath! 💙 🤍 🧡 ❤️ 💛 💚 🏴
Happy St. Andrew's Day, November 30th!
The phrase Alba gu bràth is a Scottish Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Scotland. Idiomatically it translates into English as "Scotland forever". The phrase is often used as a political slogan in the campaign for Scottish independence.
It has also been used on some Scotland Football National team shirts over the past few seasons.
The phrase is parallel to the Irish Éirinn go Brách ("Ireland Forever"), Welsh language slogan "Cymru am byth" ("Wales forever"), the Breton "Breizh da viken" ("Brittany forever") or the Cornish language "Kernow bys vyken" ("Cornwall forever").
In the 1995 film Braveheart, Scottish patriot and national hero William Wallace (portrayed by Mel Gibson) shouts "Alba gu bràth" as he gallops across the front of his assembled Scottish troops just prior to the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Designed by Steven Patrick Sim, the register notes are:
The tartan (which is the Scottish Gaelic translation of “Scotland Forever”) celebrates a multi-cultural and prosperous Scotland, looking forward into the future with a sense of openness and optimism. The vibrant design represents the wide range of nationalities and communities to be found throughout Scotland. The blue and white in the tartan creates a visual representation of St. Andrew’s Cross, the Flag of Scotland, a unifying banner for the wide diversity of peoples of the whole of Scotland.
For more on the history of Scotland's independence movements, click the stained glass of St. Andrew.