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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.

Homagany Greeings

Happy Holidays to everyone from the American-Scottish Foundation.

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.

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”.

Scots Shine in British and Irish Lions Tour

Sep 10, 2021

Sports Report: ASF’s Sports Ambassador & Reporter Cameron Steer reflects on the highs and lows of the recent British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour.

New National Centre for Music in Edinburgh

Sep 5, 2021

Edinburgh’s famous and beloved landmark building, the former Royal High School, is now set to become a National Centre for Music, thanks to a plan put in motion by Edinburgh arts philanthropist Carol Grigor.

ScotsInUS Podcast: Edinburgh Celebrates the 2021 Festivals

Aug 16, 2021

It’s August and The Edinburgh Festivals are now underway with the whole city is celebrating the arts. Watch the ScotsInUS Podcast as we join the Festival organizers in conversation!

Scottfest2021 at Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott

Aug 14, 2021

THIS WEEKEND is the first-ever Scottfest2021 at Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott!

Celebrate 250 years of Sir Walter Scott on 14th and 15th August at the first-ever ScottFest, a fun-filled weekend for all the family at Abbotsford.

Piping Live Festival

Aug 5, 2021

Now in its 18th year and taking place from 7th – 15th August 2021, Piping Live will be a celebration of piping, packed full of world-class performances, music sessions, recitals, competitions, book launches, and workshops.

Atlantic: A Scottish Story

Jun 24, 2021

Atlantic: A Scottish Story is an 8-part musical drama inspired by the true stories of Scotland’s most remote and forgotten island – St Kilda. This exciting new podcast is written by award-winning musical theatre partnership, Noisemaker (Hi My Name is Ben, My Left/Right Foot, Oor Wullie) and produced by The Big Light.

Ainsley Hamill – Not Just Ship Land Review

Jun 22, 2021

Ainsley Hamill is so far, one of Scotland’s best kept secrets but perhaps not for much longer. The Scottish singer and songwriter is a blessed talent who has created something extremely special with her debut feature album, Not Just Ship Land.

How Charles Carroll’s Copy of the Declaration of Independence was Discovered in Scotland

Jun 22, 2021

This rare signer’s copy of William Stone’s printing of the Declaration of Independence was remarkably found in a Scottish ancestral home by Freeman’s sister auction house, Lyon & Turnbull, headquartered in Edinburgh, and will be offered at Freeman’s in Philadelphia on July 1.