By Catherine McKinley
Saint Patrick’s Day was, officially declared in the 1630’s, to be March 17th, the date Patrick passed on in 461 AD. And while the 17th of March is dedicated to Ireland’s patron saint, it has evolved into a general Celebration of Celtic Culture, so Scotland does participate. Locals wear green hats, scarves and shirts, and drink gallons of Guinness with their pals throughout bars and pubs which offer special St. Patrick’s Day menus.
In addition, Coatbridge, Edinborough, and Glasgow have significant Irish populations. So there are many Irish-themed pubs and Irish interest groups who hold yearly celebrations in those locales. Glasgow even has, since 2007, an annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. During their festivities, Scots remind us all that Saint Patrick was born in the United Kingdom in the year 387 near Dumbarton, which is in Scotland.
On the Menu in Scotland’s Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day. . .
Happy Celtic Celebration Day – March 17th!