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 Rise of Eco-Fashion in Scotland
Jan 5, 2022
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.
2021 Scottish North American Community Conference
Dec 31, 2021
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...
Kids Operating Room: Scotland’s Leading Global Health Charity
Dec 30, 2021
ASF Spotlight – KIDSOR Scotland’s leading Global Health Charity – the year ahead.
Scotland 2022: Year of Stories
Dec 18, 2021
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...
The Honresfield Library Has Been Saved!
Dec 17, 2021
ASF so delighted to share news of the Saving of the Honresfield Library… The Bards will return to Scotland!
Scotland’s Rugby Autumn Nations Series Review
Dec 15, 2021
Cameron steers gives a followup update on Scotland’s latest rugby matches.
Scottish Sport Roundup
Nov 26, 2021
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...
Scotland Going Green… By Going Blue
Nov 16, 2021
In Scotland’s Orkney Islands, marine energy is being tirelessly developed through tidal machines that work to harness the currents to create energy underwater.
Aisla Craig: The Home of the Curling Stone
Nov 8, 2021
Aisla Craig plays a large role in one of Scotland’s great pleasures of life: the sport of curling.