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Best photos from St Andrews University’s Raisin Monday celebrations 2022

By Laura Devlin
The first year students enjoyed the traditional Raisin Monday fun.
The first year students enjoyed the traditional Raisin Monday fun. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

Hundreds of St Andrews University students have taken part in the traditional Raisin Monday celebrations.

The annual university tradition sees students dress up in flamboyant costumes before being let lose on the Lower College lawn for an enormous shaving foam fight.

It stems from the tradition of new students giving their ‘academic parents’ – older students who have agreed to be mentors –  a pound of raisins as a thank you for welcoming them to St Andrews.

This mentoring culminates in Raisin Weekend when the ‘children’ are entertained by their parents and are encouraged to play pranks and games.

Our photographer went along to capture the best moments from the Raisin Monday fun.

Many students gathered on the Lower College Lawn for a foam fight.
Many students gathered on the Lower College Lawn for a foam fight. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
A student stood in shock as a fellow student got them with foam
A student stood in shock as a fellow student got them with foam. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Some people were almost covered from head to toe.
Some people were almost covered from head to toe. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Two individuals sported some fancy dress ears for the occasion. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Two students had fun in the square. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Smiles all round for those taking part in Raisin Monday.
Smiles all round for those taking part in Raisin Monday. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
St Andrews was filled with students fighting with shaving foam.
St Andrews was filled with students fighting with shaving foam. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Students were ready to take on Raisin Monday with foam in hand
Students were ready to take on Raisin Monday with foam in hand. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
An individual laughs as they put shaving foam on another student. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Two students wore matching make up for the event. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Raisin Monday enjoyed by students in St Andrews. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
St Andrews students enjoying the tradition. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
A student smiles for the camera with a foam covered face. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Friends help each other have a better view. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Smiles and thumbs up for the camera. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
A group of friends laughed and cheered as they took part in Raisin Monday. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
A group pose for a photo during the foam fight. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Individuals seemed to be having a fun time amongst the foam. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
One student closed their eyes as they aimed their shaving foam. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson
Students gather for a foam covered group shot. Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

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