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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.

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.

Aisla Craig: The Home of the Curling Stone

Nov 8, 2021

Aisla Craig plays a large role in one of Scotland’s great pleasures of life: the sport of curling.

Scotland Fashion Festival Coming Next Month

Nov 3, 2021

Next month, on November 17th, social enterprise Scotland Re:Design will commence the annual Scottish Fashion Festival with a fundraising runway show at the V&A Dundee.

Scotland Launches UNESCO Trail

Oct 21, 2021

As of October 15, Scotland has launched the first ever UNESCO trail to celebrate and highlight the geographical and cultural diversity that can be found in its beautiful country.

Celtic Connections 2022

Oct 9, 2021

The first shows to be unveiled as part of Celtic Connections 2022 are available to view now at www.celticconnections.com

Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival celebrates its connections to cultures across the globe. From 20 January – 6 February 2022, over 2,100 musicians from around the world bring the city to life for 18 days.

We Reflect. We Remember

Sep 11, 2021

Today, on the 20th anniversary of September 11, the Board of The American-Scottish Foundation® shares a musical tribute from composer and performer Laura Mcghee, “Commemoration”.