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
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.
Scotland Fashion Festival Coming Next Month
Nov 3, 2021
Next month, on November 17th, social enterprise Scotland Re:Design will commence the annual Scottish Fashion Festival with a fundraising runway show at the V&A Dundee.
Scotland Launches UNESCO Trail
Oct 21, 2021
As of October 15, Scotland has launched the first ever UNESCO trail to celebrate and highlight the geographical and cultural diversity that can be found in its beautiful country.
Celtic Connections 2022
Oct 9, 2021
The first shows to be unveiled as part of Celtic Connections 2022 are available to view now at www.celticconnections.com
Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival celebrates its connections to cultures across the globe. From 20 January – 6 February 2022, over 2,100 musicians from around the world bring the city to life for 18 days.
We Reflect. We Remember
Sep 11, 2021
Today, on the 20th anniversary of September 11, the Board of The American-Scottish Foundation® shares a musical tribute from composer and performer Laura Mcghee, “Commemoration”.
Scots Shine in British and Irish Lions Tour
Sep 10, 2021
Sports Report: ASF’s Sports Ambassador & Reporter Cameron Steer reflects on the highs and lows of the recent British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour.
New National Centre for Music in Edinburgh
Sep 5, 2021
Edinburgh’s famous and beloved landmark building, the former Royal High School, is now set to become a National Centre for Music, thanks to a plan put in motion by Edinburgh arts philanthropist Carol Grigor.
ScotsInUS Podcast: Edinburgh Celebrates the 2021 Festivals
Aug 16, 2021
It’s August and The Edinburgh Festivals are now underway with the whole city is celebrating the arts. Watch the ScotsInUS Podcast as we join the Festival organizers in conversation!
Scottfest2021 at Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Aug 14, 2021
THIS WEEKEND is the first-ever Scottfest2021 at Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott!
Celebrate 250 years of Sir Walter Scott on 14th and 15th August at the first-ever ScottFest, a fun-filled weekend for all the family at Abbotsford.