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.

Highland Games through July

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.

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.

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Kids Operating Room Update

Kids Operating Room Update

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.

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On this day in Scottish history, May 26th 1819

On this day in Scottish history, May 26th 1819

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.

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Scottish Boxer Josh Taylor is Champion of The World

Scottish Boxer Josh Taylor is Champion of The World

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.

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Wigtown Poetry Prize 2021

Wigtown Poetry Prize 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...

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Paint the Town Paisley!

Paint the Town Paisley!

Paint the Town Paisley! Be a part of #ShowUsYourPaisley Exhibit.     The Paisley Museum, in Paisley, Scotland is celebrating its 150th year.   Although closed at this time, the museum is midway through a major 42 million GBP redevelopment with a major new exhibit...

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The Writers’ Museum – Edinburgh

The Writers’ Museum – Edinburgh

  If you’re travelling to Edinburgh this summer, be sure to visit The Writers' Museum. Located in Lady Stair's Close, just off the Lawnmarket section of the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle.  The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish...

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Inverness Speaks – Spirit of The Highlands

Inverness Speaks – Spirit of The Highlands

  What story sums up the Spirit of the Highlands for you?   Inverness Castle and the surrounding espanade is part of a major regeneration and transformation. Central to the Inverness Castle Museum is Spirit of the Highlands and a leading element of the program are OUR...

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Aye Write Festival ScotsInUs Podcast Special

Aye Write Festival ScotsInUs Podcast Special

Aye Write Festival ScotsInUs Podcast Special    Monday May 17th           Watch our #ScotsInUs Podcast Aye Write Festival special episode as we are joined In Conversation with Scottish authors Kirstin Innes and Robbie Morrison who talk about their novels, influences...

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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo cancelled for 2021

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo cancelled for 2021

We've just heard the news from Scotland that The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is cancelled for 2021.  In the face of ongoing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the internationally renowned event has been forced to postpone for the second year in a row...

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