Titan Crane to light up for St Andrew's Fair Saturday

​Local MSP Gil Paterson says he is delighted that West Dunbartonshire Council have agreed to light-up the Titan Crane for St Andrew’s Fair Saturday.
Last year saw the biggest ever national celebration of St Andrew’s Day in Scotland. It was also the first time St Andrew’s Day celebrations were combined with the global Fair Saturday movement.
 
The Fair Saturday movement started in Bilbao in northern Spain in 2015 as a reaction to the rampant consumerism of Black Friday. It is a non-profit organisation aimed at raising money for social causes through the arts.
 
Speaking to the Clydebank Post Mr Paterson said;
 
“I am delighted that, following my letter to them, West Dunbartonshire Council have agreed to support St Andrew’s Fair Saturday by lighting the Titan Crane Blue.
 
“This year St Andrew’s Day and the Fair Saturday celebrations fall on the same day.  Fair Saturday is a new initiative and it is expanding rapidly.
 
“The idea behind Fair Saturday sits very well with St Andrew’s Day.  It presents a unique opportunity to highlight the kindness of Scotland’s people and the inclusive, outward-looking and compassionate spirit of our nation, as well as making our national day unique in global terms.
 
“Clydebank’s famous landmark can act as a beacon for celebrations in communities across Scotland as well as enhance our international profile through our association with Fair Saturday, so I thank West Dunbartonshire Council for their enthusiastic support.
 
“I hope Bankies will share photos of the Crane, lit up in all its glory, on their social media – I certainly will.”
 
Last year 84 St Andrew’s Fair events raised an impressive £38,682 for social causes across the country.