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
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.
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.
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...
The Honresfield Library Has Been Saved!
Dec 17, 2021
ASF so delighted to share news of the Saving of the Honresfield Library… The Bards will return to Scotland!
Scotland’s Rugby Autumn Nations Series Review
Dec 15, 2021
Cameron steers gives a followup update on Scotland’s latest rugby matches.
Scottish Sport Roundup
Nov 26, 2021
Exciting Scottish sports news from our sports writer Cameron Steer! November's concluding World Cup qualifying fixtures brought a lot of fortune for Scottish football fans as two wins in our last two games confirmed a seeded place in the World Cup Play-Off Semi Final...
Scotland Going Green… By Going Blue
Nov 16, 2021
In Scotland’s Orkney Islands, marine energy is being tirelessly developed through tidal machines that work to harness the currents to create energy underwater.