Everything for St Andrew's Day: Scottish saltire bunting, tartan craft paper, thistle decorations and Scottish books for kids.
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The Festoonie St Andrew's Day shop lists 5 things UK families buy for St Andrew's Day crafts and celebrations, sorted into decorations, crafts, books and dress up. The most wanted are scottish saltire bunting, tartan craft paper and scottish stories for kids. Every button opens Amazon UK, so you can compare prices, delivery and reviews before you buy.
When is St Andrew's Day in the UK 2026/2027? Monday 30 November 2026 and Tuesday 30 November 2027.
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Scottish saltire bunting: Blue and white flags for the classroom or the kitchen.
Tartan craft paper: For tartan collages, cards and bookmarks. Purple felt and pom-poms: Make fluffy thistles for St Andrew's Day.
Scottish stories for kids: Picture books of Scottish tales and legends.
Kids' kilt outfit: For a St Andrew's Day ceilidh or school event.
St Andrew's Day falls on 30 November and is Scotland's national day. St Andrew is Scotland's patron saint. He was one of Jesus's apostles and, before that, a fisherman, which is why some St Andrew's Day activities feature fish alongside flags and thistles. Scotland's flag, the saltire, is a white diagonal cross on a blue background. A popular legend tells of a king who prayed for help before a battle and then saw a white X-shaped cross against the blue sky, which he took as a sign from St Andrew. In Scotland, St Andrew's Day is an official bank holiday. Many schools and nurseries mark it with Scottish stories, songs, poems, Scots words and crafts. For children aged 3 to 11, it's a lovely excuse to make a saltire flag, print a purple thistle (Scotland's national flower), weave a paper tartan or build a shaggy Highland cow. Families anywhere in the UK can join in too โ it's a fun way to learn about Scotland's symbols and stories.
When is St Andrew's Day in the UK 2026/2027? Monday 30 November 2026 and Tuesday 30 November 2027.
Looking for things to make? See our free St Andrew's Day craft templates and ideas, with step-by-step guides, safety tips and EYFS and KS1 activities.
Quick checks before the crafting starts.
Anything smaller than a 2p coin can choke a young child, so keep pom poms, googly eyes and beads away from babies and toddlers.Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)
Keep scissors out of young children's reach when you're not crafting together.NHS
Put glue, paint and other craft products away out of reach as soon as you've finished using them.Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT)
Check the age label on every product. Items marked "not suitable for children under 36 months" contain small parts that can choke a baby or toddler.UK toy safety labelling
Buy toys and electrical items with a UKCA or CE mark, and read the safety leaflet before little ones use them.Product safety guidance
Battery lights and toys often use button batteries. Make sure the battery cover is screwed shut and keep spares out of reach.Child Accident Prevention Trust
Grown-ups handle craft knives, glue guns and anything hot. Children use safety scissors, PVA glue and glue sticks.Festoonie house rule
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