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.

Magazine Topics

Binns Clock restoration, Edinburgh

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...

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April Fools Day – Huntigowk Day

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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Scottish Sport – Old Firm Review

Scottish Sport – Old Firm Review

Scottish Sport - Old Firm Review by ASF Sport Ambassador and Reporter Cameron Steer There was a strange feeling in the air coming into this Old Firm match up on the 21st of March 2021. Firstly, the absence of fans once more feels like a lot of the meaning of the...

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For the Love of Scotland

For the Love of Scotland

For the Love of Scotland by Pamela Palongue Have you ever visited a place you’ve never been to and it felt more like home than the place you were actually living? Linda and Mike Michiels had this experience about 20 years ago when they first visited Scotland. The...

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LA Tartan Film Festival

LA Tartan Film Festival

The St. Andrew's Society of Los Angles Presents Celebrate Tartan Week with  The Best in Scottish Filmmaking! 4 Great Films  - One Amazing Event! Tuesday April 6th, 2021 Launch Party with Virtual Event + A Retrospective Film Night Surprise! Wednesday, April 7th...

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Scottish Sport – Old Firm Preview

Scottish Sport – Old Firm Preview

Scottish Sport – Old Firm Review by ASF Sport Ambassador and Reporter Cameron Steer There was a strange feeling in the air coming into this Old Firm match up on the 21st of March 2021. Firstly, the absence of fans once more feels like a lot of the meaning of the...

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2021 National Tartan Day Award

2021 National Tartan Day Award

The 2021 National Tartan Day Award will be awarded to Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living. 

Awarded annually by the Scottish Coalition USA the NTD Award Recognizing the efforts of an outstanding volunteer that help to sustain and grow the Scottish American Diaspora

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National Tartan Day Presentation – Scotland & Britain Post Brexit

National Tartan Day Presentation – Scotland & Britain Post Brexit

Rt Hon Henry McLeish, former First Minister for Scotland, on the British and Scottish situation post Brexit will present a discussion of Scotland and Britain – Post Brexit. It will include a Q&A session. This is program is part of the National Tartan Day celebration being held April 6, 2021.

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250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott and Abbotsford

250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott and Abbotsford

Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Sir Walter Scott – 250th Anniversary – 6.30pm – 8pm, Zoom Event presented in association with Abbotsford Trust, with insight from Professor Caroline McCracken Flesher.

Professor McCracken-Flesher is a past Convenor of the International Association for the Study of Scottish Literature, an honorary fellow of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies, and holds the Order of the Stag from the Clan Scott Society.

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