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.
Photographer Spotlight: Alexander Lindsay
This week in London, Alexander Lindsay’s latest exhibition will open in London at Stephen Ongpin Fine Art and will run through February 26th, 2023.
Cameron Steer Hogmanay Reflection
As the final hours of the year tick away, many people around the world are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebrations and traditions. In Scotland, Hogmanay is a very special time-honored celebration that dates back centuries
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.
Wallace Awards 2023 Photos
Feb 19, 2024
Sharing snap shots of our Wallace Awards 2023, where the American-Scottish Foundation honored Garreth Wood of KidsOR with the Wallace Award and Jamie Douglas-Hamilton with the Young Scot Award.
ASF Gifted Historic Piece of Wallace Oak
Jan 11, 2024
At the recent Scottish North American Community Conference in December in Washington, DC, the American-Scottish Foundation was honored to be presented with a historic piece of the Wallace Oak by Hunter Clan Chief Madam Pauline Hunter of Hunterston and of that Ilk. ...
ASF 2024 Events
Dec 14, 2023
The American-Scottish Foundation® invites members and friends to join for the 29th Annual Burns Night celebration, held in association with the University Club, New York, on Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7 PM. Learn more here. Start off Tartan Week Weekend with the...
Master Chef Gary MacLean’s 10 Tips to Survive Christmas
Dec 14, 2023
My thoughts on home entertaining have changed over the years. I once thought it was all about the food: showcasing skills and providing restaurant-style and quality meals. Which is almost impossible at home. For me now, it’s all about the people. I have learned much more by doing it wrong than doing it right. So here are my tips on how to survive, big food occasions like Christmas and enjoy, entertaining at home.