Saint Andrew never stepped foot in Scotland during his lifetime but was named the region’s patron saint in 1320. His crucifixion on an X-shaped cross inspired the Scottish flag, The Saltire.
October 9, 2021 by Brendan Fyfe
Saint Andrew never stepped foot in Scotland during his lifetime but was named the region’s patron saint in 1320. His crucifixion on an X-shaped cross inspired the Scottish flag, The Saltire.
Adam Smith was a Scottish author and moral philosopher. He is remembered as a pioneer of political economy and a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment. Smith wrote “The Wealth of Nations”, one of the most influential books in history on economic theory. He is still often referred to as ”The Father of Capitalism”.