by Katreana Bellew | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
The American-Scottish Foundation is delighted to update our members and friends on the most recent data we’ve been able to find on upcoming highland games, Celtic festivals and related events throughout North America. Scottish-American groups are resuming their...
by Katreana Bellew | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
NYC Off-Broadway theater – 59East59 features US Theatre company just weeks before they make their Scottish Debut at the Edinburgh Fringe. They are given 3-6 performance times in order to fine tune their performances. These are the 12 shows being spotlighted. How...
by Katreana Bellew | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The latest news of historical mistakes in Scotland comes from Edinburgh City Chambers where a bronze statue that was believed to depict George III or even Charles I is actually now identified as ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie,’ an enemy of the Hanovarian kings. The statue...
by Katreana Bellew | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
We look forward to members and friends joining us in Bryant Park this year for Tartan Week, April 10th to 16th. April 14th begins the weekend’s events with Tartan Day Observance on the Fountain Terrace at 12.30pm. On Saturday the 15th, before the parade, which...
by Katreana Bellew | Feb 8, 2023 | ASF Magazine, Magazine, Magazine Arts and Culture, Magazine Feature, Uncategorized
January 20th, the American-Scottish Foundation celebrated their 28th Annual Burns Night Celebration, commemorating Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, through words and music. The evening brought together leading members of the Scottish American community...
by Katreana Bellew | Dec 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we look toward the New Year, we celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland – which is rich in traditions in addition to the parties that take place around the country. Some traditions celebrated with the New Year are explained below! Many believe that you must end the...