by Camilla Hellman | Apr 1, 2021 | ASF Magazine, Magazine
April 1st is here – April Fools Day – Huntigowk Day In Scots, a ‘gowk’ is a ‘cuckoo.’ So in Scotland, April Fools Day was originally called Huntigowk Day, or ‘hunt the cuckoo.’ Somehow, it doesn’t roll off of the tongue quite as smoothly as ‘April...
by Camilla Hellman | Mar 28, 2021 | 2021 Magazine, Magazine
Scottish Sport – Old Firm Review by ASF Sport Ambassador and Reporter Cameron Steer There was a strange feeling in the air coming into this Old Firm match up on the 21st of March 2021. Firstly, the absence of fans once more feels like a lot of the meaning of the...
by AmericanSF | Jan 19, 2021 | Magazine, Magazine News, Uncategorized
We share this image of a wonderful imposing painting (over 8ft x 6ft) of Robert Burns which the Detroit St Andrews now have hanging in Society’s home at the Kilgore Scottish Center, Troy, Michigan. This wonderful painting by celebrated Scottish painter Robert...
by AmericanSF | Jan 17, 2021 | ASF News, Magazine
The American-Scottish Foundation’s Burns Virtual Celebration online auction has started. It will run from January 18, 2021 thru February 2, 2021 11:30 PM. We have some exciting new items from Scotland in this auction. As with all ASF online auctions, the proceeds go...
by AmericanSF | Jul 1, 2020 | ASF Magazine, Food, Magazine, Magazine News
Gary Maclean, Scotland’s National Chef has been holding Weekly Cooking Classes full of great ideas and demonstrations. Visit Gary’s Facebook to catch up on great recipes and videos. Click HERE He has just been featuring scrumptous...
by AmericanSF | Jun 29, 2020 | ASF Magazine, Magazine, Magazine News
AS PAUSE CONTINUES – A LOOK BACK: A wonderful look back to July 2017 and the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra performance in New York during their US – Canadian visit. The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra performing for the American Scottish Foundation in NYC...