Highland Games Across America Through July!
This summer, join your local Scottish community by taking part in Highland Games across America! From the East Coast to the West Coast there are numerous games for you to attend with your family and friends!
ASF Summer Auction is LIVE
The ASF Summer auction is live with over 30 items to bid on! The Auction will run from June 12th through July 4th
The Kelpies in Bryant Park- A Spotlight on Andy Scott
10 years ago, Sculptor Andy Scott award winning #Kelpie mauetes landed in New York and for a few weeks were in residence at Bryant Park – they looked magnificent on the Fountain Terrace.
The Coigach Resistance
In 1852 and 1853 an astonishing series of events took place on the Coigach Peninsula in the far North-West Highlands of Scotland. Five attempts by the landowner, the Marchioness of Stafford, to remove and relocate tenants from the land in Coigach were resisted. And what’s more, that resistance was led primarily by women. This is the story of what happened.
Genesis Scottish Open
In attendance at the Genesis Scottish Open this weekend was ASF photographer, Martin Urquhart. Martin sent us some wonderful pictures of his time at the Open.
Highland Games Through June
If you’re in the area at any of these American and Canadian Highland games and Scottish Festivals, come out to support your local Scottish Community!
Scottish Police & Community Choir Joins Us at Tartan Week
Joining us this upcoming New York City Tartan Week is the Scottish Police & Community Choir. Both Friday and Saturday, pre-parade, the choir will perform at Bryant Park’s Fountain Terrace.
Frederick Douglas in Scotland
February is #BlackHistoryMonth in the US, and few Americans have left a greater impact on Scotland than Frederick Douglass, whose work with Black abolitionists in Edinburgh inspired thousands to join the anti-slavery campaign.
THE AMERICAN-SCOTTISH FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ROBERT BURNS IN TRUE SCOTTISH STYLE.
Kilbeg Development, Skye
Jul 11, 2024
The first new village in Skye in over 100 years is now open for applications for its 17 new homes.
Highland Games Across America Through July!
Jun 15, 2024
This summer, join your local Scottish community by taking part in Highland Games across America! From the East Coast to the West Coast there are numerous games for you to attend with your family and friends!
ASF Summer Auction is LIVE
Jun 13, 2024
The ASF Summer auction is live with over 30 items to bid on! The Auction will run from June 12th through July 4th
Castle Spotlight: Culzean Castle
May 5, 2024
Recently spotlighted in The Scottish Banner is the Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire Cliffs. The castle was designed by Robert Adam in the late 18th century and was lived in by David Kennedy, 10th Earl of Cassillis.
The Kelpies in Bryant Park- A Spotlight on Andy Scott
Apr 23, 2024
10 years ago, Sculptor Andy Scott award winning #Kelpie mauetes landed in New York and for a few weeks were in residence at Bryant Park – they looked magnificent on the Fountain Terrace.
#ScotsinUS – An Introduction to the Work of Edinburgh World Heritage
Apr 23, 2024
Join us this week on #Scotsinus as we catch up with Edinburgh World Heritage. Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Christina Sinclair, Director of Edinburgh World Heritage, as she takes us through some of their latest projects including the Auld Bond programme and restoration work at Bristo Place
To learn more about Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit:
Website: https://ewh.org.uk/
How the international community can get involved: https://ewh.org.uk/support-us/ (click on the ‘international’ tab)
Events: https://ewh.org.uk/about-us/events/
Tartan Day Parade
Apr 13, 2024
Last Saturday, NYC celebrated Tartan Day with a parade down Sixth Avenue led by Emmy-nominated actor Dougray Scott.
Supper Club, Tartan Week
Apr 13, 2024
Leading up to the Tartan Day Parade, the American-Scottish Foundation hosted a Scottish Supper Club at the University Club, with a menu led by Scotland’s National Chef, Gary McLean. Dinner was accompanies by Musical performances by Noisemaker, Calum Pasqua, Jai McDowell, Ainsley Hamil and The Laurettes.
Burns Night Photos 2024
Mar 13, 2024
The American-Scottish Foundation celebrated yet another successful Burns Night this past January at the University Club in NYC. We look forward to continuing the fun at all of our Tartan Week events in the first week of April.