The wonderful cherry blossoms at Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, Scotland

April 26th, 2024

Dear Patrons, Members and Friends,

As we recover from a hectic Tartan Week, we look at all that is upcoming in these weeks ahead. There is so much news to share - both from here and from Scotland.

With grateful thanks to our members and sponsors for your support.

With best wishes from all the ASF Team,

Camilla G Hellman, MBE

President, American Scottish Foundation

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ASF MEET-UP

An Informal Conclave of Scots

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | 6:00-8:30pm

The Fitzpatrick Hotel

687 Lexington Avenue

Join us for an informal gathering, with a welcome drink, lite bites and great company. Cash Bar.

Reserve Tickets HERE

Member Tickets $35, Non Member Tickets $45

Not yet a member? Join now and come as our guest!

SUNSET TEA WINE AND PIMMS

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 6:00-8:30pm

Arsenal at Central Park

Join us at New York City’s Department of Parks & Recreation Arsenal for a Talk given by the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, followed by our Sunset Reception on the rooftop garden of the Arsenal.

Learn about how the beautiful Rooftop Garden has been created and maintained by the NY Parks Department personnel at the Arsenal Central Park. Overlooking the Central Park Zoo, with fabulous Manhattan views, the Arsenal's rooftop will provide a striking backdrop for an Iced Tea and Pimms end to your day.

Reserve Tickets HERE

Member Tickets $45

Non-Member Tickets $55

Macbeth: An Undoing at Theatre For A New Audience (TFANA)

Brought to NYC by Royal Lyceum Theater, Edinburgh,

Zinnie Harris reimagines Shakespeare's Classic examining Lady Macbeth’s trajectory asking if we have really heard the whole story.

Extended to Sunday, May 4

More Info HERE

New York Caledonian Club New Jersey Whisky Tasting

Join us for a whisky tasting hosted by Alin Wagner (Redhead Whiskey), a certified Scotch & Bourbon Professional with three whisky clubs in NJ & NY. We will be tasting whisky from each of the 6 regions of Scotland to uncover its unique characteristics and see how it represents the terroir, history, and processes attributed to the specific region.

Reserve Spot HERE

Edinburgh Fringe Announces First 1300 Shows

Edinburgh in August is Festival month and now is the time to start to plan your visit.

Artists and performers will arrive from around the world presenting shows for every taste. 

August 2nd - August 26th



Buy tickets HERE

KIMONO: Kyoto to the Catwalk

at the V&A Dundee

The exhibit will present the kimono as a dynamic, ever-evolving icon of fashion, tracing its influence from 17th century Japan to today’s cutting-edge couture and street fashion across the world.

Exhibition opens

Saturday, May 4th

Buy tickets HERE

Edinburgh 2024 Tattoo: Journeys

Bringing together the voices and stories that connect cast, audiences, and cultures of the Tattoo.

Showcasing the impeccable musical talents of the British military, with the nostalgic sound of the Massed Pipes and Drums, world-class Highland Dancers and a vibrant international cast.

Friday, August 2nd - Saturday, August 24th



Buy tickets HERE

New Perth Museum now Open

This world-class cultural and heritage Museum highlights the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the center of Scotland’s story.

The Stone of Scone, one of Scotland and the Britains most significant historical objects, is the centerpiece of the new Museum and is free for all to view.

Museum now open

Plan your visit HERE

Our music program during Tartan Week shone the spotlight onto many acts who are not well know yet over here - or have not performed here

One such artist is Jai McDowall who won Britains Got Talent in 2011 and had never been over here to the States, let alone experienced and performed during NY Tartan Week.

This week on Sounds From Scotland, we do a roundup of artists who joined us this year for the ASF Supper Club and at Bryant Park.

This is part of Two Parts - with us bringing you more bands and artists in May. This months performances include Whisky Kiss, The Laurettes, Jai McDowall, Calum Pasqua, Noisemaker and Ainsley Hamill.

Photographs by Greencastle Photography

2024 Tartan Day Messages from Around the Country

The celebration of Tartan Day is a national event celebrated on and around April 6 each year. On behalf of the Scottish Coalition USA, we share Tartan Day greetings from organizations throughout the United States.

It is wonderful to see all that is going on in celebration of Tartan Day all around the country.

To all that celebrated Tartan Week elsewhere, please share news of your celebrations so that we can include you for next year's Tartan Day Greeting.

Reach out to us at americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com

SCOTTISH BANNER APRIL 2024 EDITION

Here is the April edition of the Scottish Banner, Free to you all to enjoy.

Packed with news and events from around our international diaspora. CLICK HERE



ASF Members and Friends receive 25% off when they subscribe to the Scottish Banner - ensuring your copy each month! ENTER CODE: ASF

To Learn More CLICK HERE

SCOTSINUS Available on your favorite podcast platform or our video podcast on ASF Facebook Video

The Scots who Built New York: The Boroughs

This week on #ScotsinUs, we continue our Scots Who Built New York Series by shining the spotlight on the Boroughs. John Kinnear, Historian and Architect, takes us on a tour of buildings and landmarks throughout Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island that were built, funded or collaborated on by Scots.

Thank you to the Carnegie Corporation for making this project possible.

Learn more about the Scots Who Built New York Project HERE

ASF Summer Reading Spotlights

In Silence Cries the Heart

by Catherine Hughes

Sometimes love can be so strong that it ruptures the confines of a single lifetime, extending into those beyond. This is what Caitlyn Hegarty, an American schoolteacher, learns on her trip to Scotland where she soon becomes entangled in the tragic history of a pair of 17th-century lovers.

Unable to shake their spell, Caitlyn is drawn into the shadows of the past as she attempts to solve the mystery enshrouding their forbidden love. Inspired by the true story of Domhnull Donn and Mary Grant.

Order HERE

As an ASF Member you can enjoy reciprocal privileges with a letter of introduction from the ASF to the Members Only Clubs of

• The Caledonian Club, Belgravia, London - and
• The Royal Scot Club, Edinburgh

Both Clubs are centrally located and make a great headquarters for your next visit. Email us at americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com