The American-Scottish Foundation® - Events

The WINTER RAFFLE 2013/2014



ASF Raffle offers you a way to support the work of the Foundation and also have the chance to win a great prize.

The Raffle will be drawn on Friday January 17th at the Burns Night Celebration - you do not have to be present to win.


Tickets for each raffle are $20 each or 7 for $100
Download a form here to purchase raffle tickets.

A Selection of this year's exciting prizes:



A WEEK FOR TWO AT A LUXURY SCOTTISH CANALS' HOLIDAY COTTAGE ON THE CALEDONIAN OR CRINAN CANALS

Your prize is a week for two at one of Scottish Canals’ luxury holiday cottages, located at several breathtaking locations along the Caledonian and Crinan Canals.

Choose from such inspiring locations as Telford House East, overlooking Ben Nevis, Tomnahurich Bridge House, near the heart of Inverness town centre, or Sandray Cottage, if seclusion is what you’re after. Details of all the cottages can be found at www.canalsidecottages.co.uk



TWO NIGHTS FOR TWO AT THE TORRIDON, HIGHLAND, SCOTLAND

Set in 58 acres of parkland at the end of a magnificent sea loch, The Torridon has one of the most spectacular and idyllic locations in Scotland.

The Torridon is one of Britain's foremost retreat resorts and Scottish hotel of the year 2012-13. The hotel looks forward to welcoming you and letting you experience first hand the delights they offer.

This prize includes 2 nights bed and breakfast in a double or twin bedded room – Subject to Availability.



YOUR SCOTTISH ANCESTRY TRACED BY
MACDONALD & REES


MacDonald & Rees, Edinburgh, offer the winner the opportunity to discover more of their roots and know more about their Scottish ancestry with the The MacDonald & Rees Foundation Family Tree valued at $1000.


Led by Dr Bruce Durie, their team of 200 expert genealogists bring the highest level of analytical and interpretative skills to Family History research. MacDonald & Rees will bring your ancestral past back to life.




THE RYDER CUP 2014
AT GLENEAGLES, SCOTLAND



Two tickets to attend this Practice Day for the Ryder Cup. Watch the competitors key up their game and be a part of the few sporting events in the world that captures the interest and imagination of a spellbound audience across the globe.

In 2014, it will be Scotland's turn to host the world's biggest golf event for the first time in more than 40 years, when The Ryder Cup will be played at The PGA Centenary Course, 'Gleneagles'.

With origins dating back more than 80 years, The Ryder Cup is one of golf's most historic and prestigious golf trophies.




OVERNIGHT STAY AT THE EAU PALM BEACH RESORT & SPA & BRADFORD PORTRAIT OF YOUR FAMILY


The Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa, Palm Beach offers seven acres of lush tropical gardens and an exclusive beach: one of only three 5 Star/5 Diamond resorts in Florida.

Together with your overnight Palm Beach stay have your family personally photographed by world renowned Bradford Portraits at their luxurious Palm Beach Studio located on world famous Worth Avenue, Palm Beach. The Bradford Portrait Session, 20" wall portrait on canvas and overnight stay at the Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa is a $5500 value. Dates are subject to availability.





TWO NIGHTS AT THE HOTEL MISSONI, EDINBURGH



Two nights pampered in a new kind of 5 star luxury in Edinburgh. Unique. Beautiful. Daring. Hotel Missoni Edinburgh is a stunning, contemporary landmark, and the only 5-star hotel on the historic Royal Mile in the heart of the Scottish capital.



BESPOKE SCOTTISH CANALS PRODUCTS
FROM KNOCKANDOO


From the historic mill of Knockandoo comes The Scottish Canal Tweed and a prize of a beautiful wool Scarf, Purse, Makeup bag and Lavender Sack.


Each of the new Knockandoo ranges is developed in partnership with independent Scottish artists and manufacturers, helping to support local canal side communities.

The Scottish Canals tweed is inspired by the colors found along the towpath's of Scotland's canals; Silver spray cascading through the lock gates and reflecting the heathered landscape. Teal blue represents the still waters, with accents of lime green for the verdant plant life, and pink suggesting the vibrancy to be found along the miles of wonderful towpaths.



BARBOUR JACKET

Barbour's famous waxed jackets - made in England, and designed by Dame Margaret Barbour for the practicalities of country living - are timeless, traditional and tough, with iconic looks that have made them popular with royalty and rock stars alike.



DUNMORE STRATHERAN SADDLE BAG
(value $300)


The Strathearn Saddle Bag (Black Ostrich Style Leather with Harris Tweed). Equestrian style meets modern luxury. Handmade in Scotland.



TWO KP MacLANE POLO SHIRTS


KP MacLane polo shirts are designed and made in New York. The fabric is a luxurious blend of cotton and modal created and custom dyed in France.


Each shirt is packaged in a hand-embroidered linen bag featuring our signature green bird.


 

A GIFT BASKET FROM WALKERS, USA



A GIFT BASKET FROM HARNEY'S FINE TEAS



And many other exciting prizes!

 

TICKETS WILL BE DRAWN AT BURNS NIGHT ON JANUARY 17, 2013.

Will you join us for Burns Night, when the prizes will be drawn? Click on the banner to learn more about our special annual event:

 


Winners need not be present at Burns Night to win.