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. 

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

Magazine Topics

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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Aye Write Festival

Aye Write Festival

  Aye Write, Glasgow's Book Festival is a wonderful celebration of literature and ideas featuring over 100 authors and runs this year May 14th - 23rd. Presented by Glasgow Life the program is full of Scottish and international literary talents with a program full...

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Autism Month – How sport has changed my life by Cameron Steer

Autism Month – How sport has changed my life by Cameron Steer

With April being Autism Month our Sports Ambassador and Sports Reporter Cameron Steer reflects on his own experiences as a young Scot now living in the USA who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in his teens. Cameron reflects on how the positive influences of sport, education and participating in sport at national level for Scotland have all been positive experiences for him in his journey.

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The Clydesdales of Lanarkshire

The Clydesdales of Lanarkshire

Janice Kirkpatrick jokes that her first memory was that of raging at her parents through the bars of her crib. Her second, was sitting atop a horse at Dumfries Show, a traditional agricultural show held in Dumfries in the South of Scotland. This was to be the beginning of a lifelong love affair for Janice Kirkpatrick with horses that remains a powerful and meaningful influence in her life to this day.

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Sounds From Scotland – April 18, 2021

Sounds From Scotland – April 18, 2021

https://youtu.be/h4hhXffJ5g8 The American-Scottish Foundation®’s Sounds From Scotland, a live monthly music program on Facebook hosted by Jamie McGeechan. On this episode we are joined by award winning Scottish singer Iona Fyfe who shares with us her work to promote...

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In celebration of Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day

  In celebration of Earth Day our #ScotsInUS podcast this week was in conversation with archaeologist and environmentalist Rodrick B. Maclennan as we honor and celebrate our planet during Earth Week.   Maclennan, an ASF member, has led several archeological and...

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April 21 is John Muir’s birthday

April 21 is John Muir’s birthday

This week as we celebrate Earth Week, The American-Scottish Foundation® spotlights naturalist and conservationist, John Muir.  Today, April 21 is John Muir’s birthday.

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