Edinburgh is to play host to two live music events as part of this year's St Andrew's Day celebrations.

The Scottish Pavilion in West Princes Street Gardens will host Jig in the Gardens, a huge ceilidh with live Scottish flavoured music. The Chiller Tent, in front of the Ross Band stand, will host Groove in the Gardens, an evening of chilled groove with bands and DJ's.

Culture Minister Linda Fabiani said:
"St Andrew's Day is a celebration of Scotland both here at home and all around the world. This year we are rejoicing in our National Day and the start of the Winter Festival that will run on through Hogmanay to Burns Night.

"I'm pleased to announce the fantastic musical line up that reflects the breadth of Scottish music today.

"Scotland has a thriving music scene - both traditional and contemporary. It's great to see some of our own artists and the fascinating way they are fusing influences from historic and modern Scotland.

"Scotland is open to one and all to join the celebrations of St Andrew's Day and experience the cultural festivities we're known for all around the world."

Toby Shippey of the headline band Salsa Celtica said:
"We are very happy and proud to be playing a gig to celebrate Scotland's national day, St Andrews day. It will be a great night with fantastic music and great spirit, lets all take the day off."

The Scottish Pavilion sees a full scale ceilidh with the Jimi Shandrix Experience, The Portobello Ceilidh Band and The Porridge Men before Salsa Celtica top the bill bringing their unique blend of celtic and latin rhythms to the floor.

Meanwhile, in the Chiller Tent, DJs Aki and Barney Strachan will host an evening featuring live performances by the Colin Steele Quartet with Cathie Rae and the Andy May Trio's 'swingin' songs o' Bonnie Scotland'.

There will also be a guest appearance by Sandi Thom in the afternoon.

• Jig in the Gardens, The Scottish Pavilion from 6pm

Headliners - Salsa Celtica
The Porridge Men
DJ Jo Malik
Portobello Ceilidh Band
The Jimmy Shandrix Experience
DJ Zak Zagarelos
Guest appearance, Sandi Thom

• Groove in the Gardens, The Chiller Tent from 7pm

DJs Aki and Barney Strachan
The Andy May Trio
The Colin Steele Quartet featuring Cathie Rae present the "Chet Baker Songbook"

In both tents admission is free and unticketed. The Scottish Pavilion holds 1,200 people, The Chiller Tent 600 people. Attendees are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Premises are licensed and admittance is at management's discretion.

Scotland's Winter Festival runs from November, with celebrations around the country from St Andrew's Day on 30th November through to Burns Season at the end of January and features a number of events aimed at celebrating Scotland in the 21st century.