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.

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:

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Edinburgh International Festival 2021

Edinburgh International Festival 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...

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Edinburgh International Film Festival returns for 2021!

Edinburgh International Film Festival returns for 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...

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2021 Highland Games & Festivals Update

2021 Highland Games & Festivals Update

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!

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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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