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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.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2021

Jun 7, 2021

Great news from Scotland as the Edinburgh Festival have announced that the first shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be available to book on Thursday 01 July.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a unique and unforgettable experience, dubbed ” the single greatest celebration of arts and culture on the planet.”

The Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh

Jun 4, 2021

Great news from Scotland, The Royal Scots Club in Edinburgh is now open. The Royal Scots Club is a welcoming private members’ club in the heart of one of the world’s greatest cities, Edinburgh. ASF Members are entitled to special member rates at The Royal Scots Club.

Edinburgh International Festival 2021

Jun 2, 2021

News that we've all been looking forward to is today's announcement from the Edinburgh International Festival of the upcoming program for the festival this year which runs August 7-29. Taking place as a hybrid event this year the Edinburgh International Festival will...

Edinburgh International Film Festival returns for 2021!

Jun 1, 2021

Great news from Scotland that the Edinburgh International Film Festival will return this year August 18-25! This year marks the 74th annual Edinburgh International Film Festival which will combine indoor and outdoor cinema experiences and will bring...

2021 Highland Games & Festivals Update

May 30, 2021

Highland Games ASF Memorial Day Weekend thru July – Report from Michael Reid:

With hot weather confirming that summer is now just about here, the games season is ramping up to full swing!

#ScotsinUs Podcast- WHISKY SPOTLIGHT – Monday May 31st 7PM EDT

May 29, 2021

Join us “in conversation” as we spotlight Scotland’s leading export, whisky. We are joined by three leading representatives from the whisky sector in Scotland who join us for a fascinating insight into their organizations and their passion for whisky.

The Eden Project to explore feasibility of new attraction in Dundee, Scotland.

May 28, 2021

The Eden Project is to explore feasibility of new attraction in Dundee, Scotland.

An educational charity and social enterprise the Eden Project is internationally renowned for its visitor destination in Cornwall, UK which houses the largest rainforest in captivity, stunning plants, exhibitions and events.

Kids Operating Room Update

May 27, 2021

This week Kids Operating Room, Scotland, who the ASF are proud to partner with as a directed giving project of the Foundation, shared the wonderful update that they are on track to build and ship 30 fully equipped operating rooms in 2021, all destined for hospitals throughout Africa.

On this day in Scottish history, May 26th 1819

May 26, 2021

On this day in Scottish history, May 26th, 1819: The Honours of Scotland, the crown jewels, are put on display in Edinburgh Castle after being disinterred by Sir Walter Scott from the bowels of the castle where they had been placed in 1707.