Homagany Greeings

Happy Holidays to everyone from the American-Scottish Foundation.

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.

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...

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

Jamie Douglas Hamilton to Row the Antarctic

Jamie Douglas Hamilton, nephew of our founder Alexander Hamilton is to row the Antarctic! He and five others will begin their journey on January 10th from Elephant Island to South Georgia. The total distance is 950 miles.

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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.

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Kearny Scots-American Club

For the second instalment in the Scots Seeing Sporting Success Stateside series, I wanted to credit the founders of Scottish ‘Soccer’ in the United States of America, The Kearny Scots-American Club based in Kearny, New Jersey.

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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

read more

Winter Walks in Scotland

Visit Scotland shares with you their pick of beautiful winter walks around Scotland. From city walks to forest, there’s a plethora of scenic spots to enjoy. We’re sharing some of the walks below!

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Jamie Douglas Hamilton to Row the Antarctic

Jamie Douglas Hamilton, nephew of our founder Alexander Hamilton is to row the Antarctic! He and five others will begin their journey on January 10th from Elephant Island to South Georgia. The total distance is 950 miles.

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