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ASF Summer Solstice Auction Live

The American-Scottish Foundation Summer Solstice Auction will be running through June 27th – auctioning over 40 items for members and friends to bid on! The auction features items and experiences throughout the US and Scotland. From artisan tartan pieces to tickets to shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, there is something for every Scotland lover!

Highland Games through June

Highland Games across the country through the end of June

The Scottish Banner – Highlighting ASF

Last month, The Scottish Banner highlighted the American-Scottish Foundation’s Bryant Park Tartan Week events. We share with you the article below:

Upcoming ASF Events

We look forward to welcoming friends and members for a variety of upcoming events in the next few months!

ASF Scots in US Podcast Spotlight

The American-Scottish Foundation hosts a biweekly podcast featuring updates on news and culture in Scotland!

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.

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.

Scottish Boxer Josh Taylor is Champion of The World

May 24, 2021

Scottish boxer Josh Taylor is the undisputed light welterweight champion of the world. Dubbed the ‘Tartan Tornado’ Josh is now the holder of the WBA, IBF, WBC and WBO titles and is the undisputed light welterweight world champion.

Wigtown Poetry Prize 2021

May 19, 2021

Wigtown in Scotland is known as Scotland's National Book Town and is internationally renowned as the home of the Wigtown Book Festival which is this year scheduled for September 23rd - October 3rd 2021. The Wigtown Poetry Prize, Scotland's International Poetry...