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
The Kelpies in Bryant Park- A Spotlight on Andy Scott
10 years ago, Sculptor Andy Scott award winning #Kelpie mauetes landed in New York and for a few weeks were in residence at Bryant Park – they looked magnificent on the Fountain Terrace.
The Coigach Resistance
In 1852 and 1853 an astonishing series of events took place on the Coigach Peninsula in the far North-West Highlands of Scotland. Five attempts by the landowner, the Marchioness of Stafford, to remove and relocate tenants from the land in Coigach were resisted. And what’s more, that resistance was led primarily by women. This is the story of what happened.
Genesis Scottish Open
In attendance at the Genesis Scottish Open this weekend was ASF photographer, Martin Urquhart. Martin sent us some wonderful pictures of his time at the Open.
Highland Games Through June
If you’re in the area at any of these American and Canadian Highland games and Scottish Festivals, come out to support your local Scottish Community!
Scottish Police & Community Choir Joins Us at Tartan Week
Joining us this upcoming New York City Tartan Week is the Scottish Police & Community Choir. Both Friday and Saturday, pre-parade, the choir will perform at Bryant Park’s Fountain Terrace.
Frederick Douglas in Scotland
February is #BlackHistoryMonth in the US, and few Americans have left a greater impact on Scotland than Frederick Douglass, whose work with Black abolitionists in Edinburgh inspired thousands to join the anti-slavery campaign.
THE AMERICAN-SCOTTISH FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ROBERT BURNS IN TRUE SCOTTISH STYLE.
Scots Seeing Sporting Success Stateside Vol.1 Kyle Ferguson
Nov 23, 2022
Cameron Steer tells the story of his friend Kyle Ferguson’s stateside football success.
Gin Bothy – The Accidental Gin Maker
Nov 9, 2022
On a recent podcast, ASF’s president Camilla Hellman had the opportunity to speak to Kim Cameron of Gin Bothy who explained the fun story of how they began.
Highland Games Across the Country Through December
Oct 12, 2022
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.
Nations League Review – Scotland vs Ukraine
Sep 25, 2022
Written by Cameron Steer After a meeting to forget against Ukraine last time out in the Semi-Final of the WorldCup Qualifiers in May, Scotland played the role of host again this time out as they soughtmake up for their heartbreaking loss four months ago, which set the...
Scotland in Europe – UEFA Champions League Match Week One
Sep 12, 2022
Scotland in Europe - UEFA Champions League Match Week One Written by Cameron Steer It's been a while since Scottish football fans were able to witness our two domestic giants compete in the UEFA Champions League, fifteen years in fact, but this week we were treated...
SPFL Bi-Weekly Round Up August 13th-21st
Sep 4, 2022
Cameron Steer’s SPFL Bi-Weekley Roundup August 13th to 21st.
The Scottish Premiership Season Bi-Weekly Review
Aug 19, 2022
After a lengthy summer break, Scottish football fans finally have the adrenaline of
SPFL action back in their weekends.
The Heart of the Lanark Highlands
Jul 15, 2022
Cameron Steer reports on Lanark, Ontario.
Siobhan Mackenzie Designing for Team Scotland – Commonwealth Games
Jul 15, 2022
ASF is delighted to share that Siobhan Mackenzie is designing the tartan and Opening Ceremony outfits for Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.