2026 Wallace Award Winners – Iain Ritchie and Peter Wilson

We are so delighted to have two exceptional Wallace Award Winners this year: Iain Ritchie and Peter Wilson!

2026 Young Scot Wallace Award – Jen Stout

Our 2026 Young Scot Wallace Award will be awarded to Award winning author and journalist Jen Stout for her powerful journalistic voice with a special focus on the people of Ukraine.

Highland Games Through September

ASF is happy to share all the Highland Games occurring throughout the United States through September!

ASF Upcoming Events

The American-Scottish Foundation has many events coming up in the next few months.

Upcoming Events at ASF

In the next few months ASF has some exciting events to look forward to! With special pricing for members, join us in learning about our Scottish history. 

2026 Burns Night Gala

The American-Scottish Foundation celebrated yet another successful year at our Annual Burns Night Gala at the University Club! With performances by Noisemaker’s Claire McKenzie and Scott Gilmour, and food by Scotland’s National Chef Gary MacLean, it was an incredible night with dancing, music and food!

The Scottish North American Community Conference: Connecting Hearts and Minds: The Way Forward, Strengthening our Collective Scottish Heritage.

The Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC) will be hosted in Alexandria, VA on December 5th, both online and in person. Now in its 23rd year, this annual conference brings together the Scottish American diaspora community for a collaboration of experience and knowledge.

Scottish Spotlight: Barra Castle

Barra Castle has been noted as “one of the most attractive of the lesser castles of this great country.”

September/October 2025 Highland Games Across America

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.

Highlighting the Most Photographed Castle in Scotland

Eilean Donan Castle is a 13th century and recognized as one of the most visited and important castles in Scottish history.

Magazine Topics

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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Scotland Launches UNESCO Trail

Scotland Launches UNESCO Trail

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.

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Celtic Connections 2022

Celtic Connections 2022

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.

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We Reflect. We Remember

We Reflect. We Remember

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”.

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