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.

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

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The Rise of Eco-Fashion in Scotland

The Rise of Eco-Fashion in Scotland

During the recent Scottish North American Community Conference, three prominent leaders in the efforts toward sustainability in fashion in Scotland spoke – Chris Hunt, Siobhan Mackenzie, and Prickly Thistle.

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2021 Scottish North American Community Conference

2021 Scottish North American Community Conference

Thank you to everyone who joined us  for the Scottish North American Community Conference 2021. The Conference was organized by The American-Scottish Foundation® Chicago Scots, St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Council of Scottish Clans & Associations Clans And...

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Scotland 2022: Year of Stories

Scotland 2022: Year of Stories

In 2022, we celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories. After finishing two years of Scotland's Coasts and Waters, the Scottish Government has announced the new direction of Scotland for 2022. VisitScotland summarizes what's to come: “Across literature, screen and...

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Scottish Sport Roundup

Scottish Sport Roundup

Exciting Scottish sports news from our sports writer Cameron Steer! November's concluding World Cup qualifying fixtures brought a lot of fortune for Scottish football fans as two wins in our last two games confirmed a seeded place in the World Cup Play-Off Semi Final...

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