Valentine defied an Emperor’s edict by performing secret marriages for couples–which explains his association with romance.
Saint Valentine's day in an Italian city cabuscaa - Shutterstock
Pilgrimage to Canterbury Public Domain
Since the 12th century, Canterbury Cathedral had been one of England’s most significant pilgrimage destinations, owing to the legacy of Thomas Becket.
Stonehenge during sunset winter solstice Chuta Kooanantkul - Shutterstock
The convergence of pilgrimage, ritual, and burial practices at Stonehenge suggests it was an important site on Neolithic times
Scottish whisky Barmalini - Shutterstock
Associating a spiritual path such as the Way of St. Andrews with whisky might seem odd. But in Scotland these traditions coexist in perfect harmony
Clouds from Scottish flag Igor Salov - Shutterstock
The Scottish flag, the Saltire, features a white diagonal cross on a blue background –the cross of Saint Andrew, the country’s patron saint
Beautiful panoramic view of the Fife coastline Way of St Andrews
St Andrews Cathedral welcomed thousands of pilgrims who came to venerate the relics of St Andrew in the Middle Ages.
Aberdour Castle Way of St Andrews - Courtesy
This is one of the two oldest standing castles in Scotland alongside the Castle of Sweden in Argyll.
Inchcolm Abbey By Gunther Tschuch - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Inchcolm Abbey, founded in the 12th century by King David I, is one of the best-preserved medieval monastic complexes in Scotland.
A very important Missal from East Anglia depicting St. Andrew By Unknown author - National Library of Wales
Soon enough, Andrew’s relics became venerated throughout the Christian world, and by the Early Middle Ages, devotion to him was widespread