2026 Wallace Award Winners – Iain Ritchie and Peter Wilson
We are so delighted to have two exceptional Wallace Award Winners this year: Iain Ritchie and Peter Wilson!
2026 Young Scot Wallace Award – Jen Stout
Our 2026 Young Scot Wallace Award will be awarded to Award winning author and journalist Jen Stout for her powerful journalistic voice with a special focus on the people of Ukraine.
Highland Games Through September
ASF is happy to share all the Highland Games occurring throughout the United States through September!
ASF Upcoming Events
The American-Scottish Foundation has many events coming up in the next few months.
Upcoming Events at ASF
In the next few months ASF has some exciting events to look forward to! With special pricing for members, join us in learning about our Scottish history.
2026 Burns Night Gala
The American-Scottish Foundation celebrated yet another successful year at our Annual Burns Night Gala at the University Club! With performances by Noisemaker’s Claire McKenzie and Scott Gilmour, and food by Scotland’s National Chef Gary MacLean, it was an incredible night with dancing, music and food!
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.
Scottish Police & Community Choir Joins Us at Tartan Week
Mar 3, 2023
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
Feb 12, 2023
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.
Feb 8, 2023
January 20th, the American-Scottish Foundation celebrated their 28th Annual Burns Night Celebration, commemorating Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, through words and music. The evening brought together leading members of the Scottish American community...
Photographer Spotlight: Alexander Lindsay
Jan 26, 2023
This week in London, Alexander Lindsay’s latest exhibition will open in London at Stephen Ongpin Fine Art and will run through February 26th, 2023.
Kearny Scots-American Club
Jan 9, 2023
For the second instalment in the Scots Seeing Sporting Success Stateside series, I wanted to credit the founders of Scottish ‘Soccer’ in the United States of America, The Kearny Scots-American Club based in Kearny, New Jersey.
Kearny, New Jersey – A Scottish Settlement with Rich Heritage
Jan 2, 2023
The Scottish History of Kearny, New Jersey written by Cameron Steer.
Cameron Steer Hogmanay Reflection
Dec 31, 2022
As the final hours of the year tick away, many people around the world are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebrations and traditions. In Scotland, Hogmanay is a very special time-honored celebration that dates back centuries
Winter Walks in Scotland
Dec 23, 2022
Visit Scotland shares with you their pick of beautiful winter walks around Scotland. From city walks to forest, there’s a plethora of scenic spots to enjoy. We’re sharing some of the walks below!
Jamie Douglas Hamilton to Row the Antarctic
Dec 19, 2022
Jamie Douglas Hamilton, nephew of our founder Alexander Hamilton is to row the Antarctic! He and five others will begin their journey on January 10th from Elephant Island to South Georgia. The total distance is 950 miles.
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