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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.

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.

ScotsInUs Podcast

Jun 21, 2021

The #ScotsInUs Podcast from the American-Scottish Foundation is released every two weeks featuring guests from across our American-Scottish community sharing their love of Scotland as well as sharing news, celebrating Scottish culture and our community. Our first...