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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

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.

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022

Mar 24, 2022

The Edinburgh Fringe is back and in 2022 it is coming back in style. With over 3000 performances, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has it all this year. From hilarious comedies to heart-wrenching plays, live music from some of the world’s best musicians to children’s live puppet shows. There really is something for everyone this year. With a mix of online and in-person events you can even catch this year’s festival from abroad and trust me you don’t want to miss this very special Scottish festival that attracts performers and audiences from all over the world.

What It Means to Be an Honest Man

Feb 10, 2022

What It Means to Be an Honest Man by Aodan McGeechan

“Auld Ayr, wham ne’er a town surpasses, For honest men and bonnie lasses”. Those are the words of the famous and world-renowned Robert Burns, Scotland’s national Bard. A profile on Ayr United FC.

In Conversation with Lindores Abbey Distillery

Feb 8, 2022

On our latest #ScotsinUS podcast, ASF’s Camilla G Hellman spoke to the up and coming whisky distilleries in Scotland. One being Lindores Abbey Distillery.

Scotland’s New Makar: Kathleen Jamie

Jan 28, 2022

As we begin Scotland’s Year of Stories in 2022, ASF spotlights Scotland’s new Makar – Kathleen Jamie.

Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright – Darts World Champion

Jan 17, 2022

ASF sports reporter Cameron Steer highlights Darts World Champion – Scotland’s Peter “Snakebite” Wright.

The Rise of Eco-Fashion in Scotland

Jan 5, 2022

During the recent Scottish North American Community Conference, three prominent leaders in the efforts toward sustainability in fashion in Scotland spoke – Chris Hunt, Siobhan Mackenzie, and Prickly Thistle.

2021 Scottish North American Community Conference

Dec 31, 2021

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Scottish North American Community Conference 2021. The Conference was organized by The American-Scottish Foundation® Chicago Scots, St. Andrew's Society of Detroit Council of Scottish Clans & Associations Clans And...

Kids Operating Room: Scotland’s Leading Global Health Charity

Dec 30, 2021

ASF Spotlight – KIDSOR Scotland’s leading Global Health Charity – the year ahead.

Scotland 2022: Year of Stories

Dec 18, 2021

In 2022, we celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories. After finishing two years of Scotland's Coasts and Waters, the Scottish Government has announced the new direction of Scotland for 2022. VisitScotland summarizes what's to come: “Across literature, screen and...