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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.
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...
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...
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.
Interview with Margaret Kelly
Margaret is a versatile performer who incorporates and celebrates her love for music in her performances. With influences ranging from pop, rock and Broadway, Margaret is a performer who truly captures the audience every time she performs.
This bonny Falkirk lass has performed in Carnegie Hall, sang in Madison Square Garden, on Broadway and toured throughout the U.S. and UK.
Vartan Gregorian
Vartan Gregorian served as the twelfth president of Carnegie Corporation of New York at the time of his death. He was an international luminary, legendary educator, distinguished historian and humanities scholar, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, died suddenly on April 15, 2021, in New York City at age 87. He had been hospitalized for testing related to stomach pain.
In Memoriam His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
The American Scottish Foundation is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and send our deepest condolences to The Queen and the Royal Family at this very sad time.
Kenneth Donnelly, Chairman, The American-Scottish Foundation® reflected … “I am saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
“HRH contributed so much to Society, in particular the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme for youth which was formed in the same year,1956, as the American Scottish Foundation.
Binns Clock restoration, Edinburgh
Binns Clock is a landmark within Edinburgh, United Kingdom and is very much more than just a Clock. Binns Clock sits high above the heads of passersby at the intersection of Prince and Hope Streets in Edinburgh Oh, if only it could talk – the stories it could...
April Fools Day – Huntigowk Day
April 1st is here - April Fools Day - Huntigowk Day In Scots, a ‘gowk’ is a ‘cuckoo.’ So in Scotland, April Fools Day was originally called Huntigowk Day, or ‘hunt the cuckoo.’ Somehow, it doesn’t roll off of the tongue quite as smoothly as ‘April Fools!’...
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