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St. Andrew’s Day celebration in Zagreb, Croatia

Embassy staff and friends of the UK joined the St. Andrew’s Day celebrations in Zagreb, organized by the United Kingdom Friendship Society in Zagreb.

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Ambassador David Slinn was presented with honorary membership of the UK Friendship Society

Staff from the British Embassy Zagreb and friends of the UK joined together in celebrating St. Andrew’s Day, organized by the United Kingdom Friendship Society. Over 100 people had fun tasting traditional Scottish specialities, dancing and listening to bagpipes. Some were even brave enough to attempt playing them. Ambassador David Slinn was presented with honorary membership of the UK Friendship Society – No. 007. St. Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s National Day, is celebrated around the world on 30 November.

Published 29 November 2013