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!
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!
250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott and Abbotsford
Mar 12, 2021
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.
National Tartan Day Commemoration
Mar 12, 2021
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.
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas: “Highlander’s Farewell”
Mar 11, 2021
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...
International Bagpipe Day
Mar 10, 2021
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...
Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
Mar 9, 2021
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...
International Women’s Day
Mar 8, 2021
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...
Scottish musician Shaz Martin soundtracks International Women’s Day celebrations
Mar 7, 2021
Scottish singer-songwriter and musician Shaz Martin's song Carter Scratch has been chosen to soundtrack International Women's Day at the International Women's Day 2021 celebrations taking place in Nashville and Cincinnati on March 7th and March 8th. Shaz's song...
Hippodrome Silent Film Festival
Mar 3, 2021
The Hippodrome in Bo'ness Scotland is lauded as "Scotland’s number one ‘destination’ cinema" and was the winner of Best Cinema Experience in Scotland 2019. Screening a year-round program of the new, recent and vintage cinema releases and with encore shows from the...
StAnza: Scotland’s International Poetry Festival
Mar 2, 2021
StAnza, Scotland's International Poetry Festival was founded in Saint Andrews in 1997 by three poets; Brian Johnstone, Anna Crowe and Gavin Bowd, cleverly naming the festival using a combination the location of St Andrews and 'stanza' for those of you who may...
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