Upcoming ASF Events 2020


All events are open to both members and non-members of the ASF unless otherwise stated. All are encouraged to become members of the Foundation in order to receive special pricing for certain functions and notice of special events.

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The Declaration of Arbroath – 700th Anniversary
2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, one of Scotland's most important historical artefacts.

A Copy of the Declaration will be on display at Federal Hall, which is said to have inspired the American Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration is a letter dated 6 April 1320 written by the barons and freeholders of the Kingdom of Scotland to Pope John XXII, asking him to recognise Scotland's independence and acknowledge Robert the Bruce as the country's lawful king.

Visitors will view an English translation of the original Latin text, and learn about the context in which it was written 700 years ago.




The American-Scottish Foundation presents lunchtime concerts April 3rd, 4th & 5th in celebration of Tartan Week and the 22nd Annual New York Tartan Day Parade, April 4th.

Tartan Day Observance

In honor of the 22nd Anniversary of National Tartan Day

In words and music with Readings from Senate Resolution & Presidential Decrees Excerpts from the Declaration of Arbroath

  • DATE: Friday April 3, 2020
  • TIME: 12:30 - 1:30 PM
  • LOCATION: Bryant Park
  • TICKETS: No tickets required. The event is for all the community.
  • MASTER OF CEREMONIES Kenneth Donnelly
  • DECLARATION OF ARBROATH

MUSCIAL PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band
  • Isle of Cumbria RBLS Pipe Band
  • Rebecca Kowalski
  • Highland Divas

Pipes & Drums on the Fountain Terrace

Hear the sound of some of our leading Pipe Bands as they prepare for the 22nd Annual New York Tartan Day Parade.
  • DATE: Saturday April 4, 2020
  • TIME: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • LOCATION: Bryant Park
  • TICKETS: No tickets required. The event is for all the community.

Musical program includes:

  • Shot of Scotch
  • Edinburgh Academy Pipe Band
  • Isle of Cumbria RBLS Pipe Band
  • (Additional Program in Development)

JOIN US TO MARCH IN THE
22nd NEW YORK TARTAN DAY PARADE
ON APRIL 4, 2020!




Scotland on the Fountain Terrace

Celebrate Scotland on the Fountain Terrace as we bring you a variety of pipe bands, singers and musicians to perform for you.

  • DATE: Sunday April 5, 2020
  • TIME: 12:30 -1:30 PM
  • LOCATION: Bryant Park
  • TICKETS: No tickets required. The event is for all the community.

Musical Program includes:

  • Whisky Kiss
  • Rebecca Kowalski
  • (Additional Program in development)





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Past 2020 Events






Friday January 17th
12.30pm

At the Robert Burns statue on Literary Walk in Central Park where we will join together in a short ceremony. and weather permitting. short interlude of music in honor of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Bard

Remarks will be offered as we visit and celebrate the visit of the Gregg Violin to the US, the violin of his dance teacher.

A short Burns musical tribute we hope can be played upon the Gregg Violin, played by William Gregg, Robert Burn’s dancing master, and since Burns was a fiddler himself, it is likely he also played Gregg’s violin.

(Only if weather permitting - must be warmer than 40 degrees outside)

Enter at 66th Street on Fifth Avenue

Click Here for Directions to the Statue or Click Here for NYC Parks Website.