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Highland Games Through February

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.

DUNFERMLINE CARNEGIE TRUST SHARE AN UPDATE ON THE REGENERATION OF Pittencrieff Park and House

With winter arriving in Scotland and the days getting shorter, the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust are eager to share an update on our cherished Pittencrieff Park and House Project.

ScotsinUS Spotlight

ASF posts biweekly podcasts highlighting Scottish culture, music, arts, and heritage. Each podcast features interviews from distinguished guests and companies. Here are some of the latest episodes.

2024 Wallace Awards Recipients

THE AMERICAN-SCOTTISH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SIR JIM WALKER AND SIOBHAN MACKENZIE AS RECIPIENTS OF ASF 2024 WALLACE AWARD The Board of the American-Scottish Foundation are honored to announce that the 2024 Wallace Award will be presented to Sir Jim Walker, CBE, for his...

Highland Games through September

We are pleased to share a comprehensive list of Highland Games throughout the US and Canada through September. Each Friday, ASF posts the upcoming games for the weekend on our Facebook – ASF Scots in US.

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.

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.

Kearny Scots-American Club

Jan 9, 2023

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.

Kearny, New Jersey – A Scottish Settlement with Rich Heritage

Jan 2, 2023

The Scottish History of Kearny, New Jersey written by Cameron Steer.

Cameron Steer Hogmanay Reflection

Dec 31, 2022

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

Winter Walks in Scotland

Dec 23, 2022

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!

Jamie Douglas Hamilton to Row the Antarctic

Dec 19, 2022

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.

The Anniversary of the First Ever International Game – England Vs Scotland November 30th 1872

Dec 9, 2022

By Cameron Steer Last week, on St. Andrews Day, it was also the anniversary of the first ever international football match, played between Scotland and England. This grudge match (or friendly as it was passed off as) held at the Hamilton Crescent (The West of Scotland...