In 1882, St Andrew's Ambulance Association was formed in Glasgow by a group of local doctors and businessmen who were concerned by the rapid increase in accidents resulting from traffic and modern machinery.

[2] In order to make teaching more uniform, in 1891 the association published Dr George T. Beatson's Ambulance Hand-book that provided a concise overview of anatomy, physiology, injuries, first aid treatment and casualty transportation.

[4] Whilst all of this was happening, St Andrew's usual civilian work of first aid training and casualty transportation continued unabated (albeit the additional services placed strain on the association's funds).

[2] After the First World War ended, the British Red Cross Society presented the association with a large number of motor ambulance wagons that were no longer required by the military.

In Glasgow, the association provided accommodation for the newly formed Blood Transfusion Service, as well as arranging free transport for donors.

[3] The aim of the corps has not changed over the past 100 years, and today it still exists and provides an opportunity for people to practise and use their first aid skills.

The uniform comprises black combat trousers, blue polo shirt (with association logos and First Aid branding), and soft shell jacket.

[23] St Andrew's enjoys good relations with the British Red Cross, and they often work in partnership at larger duties such as T in the Park.