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

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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National Tartan Day Commemoration

National Tartan Day Commemoration

The Scottish Coalition USA and National Capital Tartan Day Committee (Washington DC) Present A Celebration National Tartan Day and presentation of the 2021 National Tartan Day Award to Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living.

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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas: “Highlander’s Farewell”

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas: “Highlander’s Farewell”

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas: “Highlander’s Farewell” Our friends at NHSCOT present a live virtual concert with renowned musicians Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on Friday, March 12th at 7:30PM EST. The world class musicians will be performing a special show...

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International Bagpipe Day

International Bagpipe Day

  March 10th is International Bagpipe Day and we thought we would pay tribute to bagpipers all round the world as well as share a little bit of the history of the bagpipes with you! Bagpipes are of course synonymous with Scotland although there are many...

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Edinburgh International Children’s Festival

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival is an annual festival celebration which engages with young children in Scotland through the best theatre and dance that the world has to offer. This year the Edinburgh International Children's Festival will run from 25...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

The American Scottish Foundation salutes all women on International Women's Day as we globally celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.   The American Scottish Foundation was co-founded in 1956 by Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton and...

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