ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation: Recent Episodes
American Scottish Foundation
The American Scottish Foundation, national 501C3 organization. A bridge between the US and Scotland.. Strengthening and preserving cultural and heritage ties.
Hosted by Jamie McGeechan the podcast will shine a light of focus on the ASF and our diaspora partners, events and initiatives taking place in the community. We will feature a range of conversations, news and music all with a focus on Scotland and the American Scottish diaspora.
You can get in touch with us at americanscottishfoundation@gmail.com
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This week on #ScotsinUs, we revisit one of our favorite topics - the distilleries of Scotland! Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with three distilleries, Lindores Abbey Distillery, Ardnamurchan Distillery and Port of Leith Distillery, who share exciting news and updates, and give us some insight into their whisky and gin making To learn more about Lindores Abbey Distillery, visit https://lindoresabbeydistillery.com/To learn more about Ardnamurchan Distillery, visit https://ardnamurchandistillery.com//To learn more about the Port of Leith Distillery, visit https://www.leithdistillery.com/To learn about about the American-Scottish Foundation, visit https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/home/index.html#whisky #gin #lindores #whiskey #distillery #leith #Ardnamurchan #edinburgh #scotland #scots
This week on #ScotsinUs, we catches up on news and events from museums around Scotland! Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with the National Library of Scotland, Inverness Castle Experience, and Dovecot Studios about their upcoming projects and exhibits. The National Library of Scotland and Dovecot Studios highlights their upcoming exhibits, "Renaissance: Scotland and Europe 1480 to 1630" (National Library of Scotland) and "Chris Ofili: The Caged Bird's Song" (Dovecot Studios) while Inverness Castle Experience shares their exciting plans to revitalize Inverness Castle as a tourist attraction and interactive exhibit!To learn more about the National Library of Scotland, visit their website at https://www.nls.uk/ or their Youtube, @NLofScotland To learn more about the Inverness Castle Experience, visit https://invernesscastle.scot/ To learn more about Dovecot Studios, visit https://dovecotstudios.com/, or their Youtube, @dovecotstudios7383
This week on #ScotsinUs, Camilla G Hellman joins John Harbour of Exclusive Scottish Visits as he takes us along the incredible journey of the Stone of Scone! We begin at Moot Hill and Scone Palace, the original home of the Stone of Scone, and travel down to the Scotland/England border and Edinburgh Castle before returning to the Perth Museum, where the Stone currently resides. Plus, listen in for an exclusive interview with Viscount Stormont at Scone Palace!To learn more about the American-Scottish Foundation, please visit https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/home/index.htmlTo learn more about Exclusive Scottish Visits, please visit https://exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk/#scotland #edinburgh #edinburghcastle #westminsterabbey #perthmuseum #perth #sconepalace #stoneofscone #stoneofdestiny #scots #camillaghellman
This month on #SoundsfromScotland, we highlight the wonderful pipe bands that were showcased at 2024 Tartan Week's Pipes and Drums on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park. Craig Weir also joins Camilla G Hellman to speak about his experience playing at Tartan Week, and we revisit his incredible performance at Balmoral Castle. Bands include: Robert Gordon Pipe Band Merchiston Castle Pipes and Drums: www.merchiston.co.uk/co-curricular/beyond-the-classroom/pipes-drums NYU Pipes and Drums: steinhardt.nyu.edu/departments/music-and-performing-arts-professions/nyu-ensembles/nyu-pipes-and-drumsShamrock and Thistle: www.shamrockandthistle.com/
In this week's episode of #ScotsinUs, we once again shine the spotlight on the city of Dunfermline, the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie. We revisit a conversation between Camilla G Hellman, MBE American-Scottish Foundation President and Gillian Taylor, CEO of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, who take us on journey through the history of Dunfermline and Andrew Carnegie's ties to it.We'll uncover the rich history, cultural connections, and enduring impact of these Scottish gems on both sides of the Atlantic. To learn more about the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, please visit https://www.carnegiedunfermlinetrust.org.uk/To learn more about the American-Scottish Foundation or how to give/get involved with Pittencrieff! [Link: https://americanscottishfoundation.com/Initiatives/pittencrief.html ]#pittencrieff #andrewcarnegie #scotland #carnegie #dunfermline #carnegiedunfermlinetrust #park
Join us this week on #Scotsinus as we catch up with Edinburgh World Heritage. Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Christina Sinclair, Director of Edinburgh World Heritage, as she takes us through some of their latest projects including the Auld Bond programme and restoration work at Bristo PlaceTo learn more about Edinburgh World Heritage, please visit:Website: https://ewh.org.uk/ How the international community can get involved: https://ewh.org.uk/support-us/ (click on the ‘international’ tab)Events: https://ewh.org.uk/about-us/events/
This week on #ScotsinUs, we take a look back at the Scottish North American Community Conference (SNACC) held in Alexandria , VA on December 1st and 2nd. Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of the ASF is in conversation with Charles, Lord Bruce, Alasdair Morrison (Chief of Clan Morrison) and Angus Kincaid (Heir to the Clan Kincaid), as they present "The Clan Chief's Heirs Project", a project of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs (SCSC). To learn more about SNACC, please visit https://scottishleadershipconference.com/homeTo learn more about the American Scottish Foundation, please visit https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/home/index.html
This week on #ScotsinUs, we bring to you the next installment of Scots Who Built New York Series, entitled "The Scots Who Built The Boroughs". John Kinnear, Historian and Architect, takes us on a tour of historical buildings 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 series possible. To learn more about the Scots Who Built New York or get involved in the project, please visit https://americanscottishfoundation.com/initiatives/landmarks50.html
As Tartan Week approaches, this week’s Sounds from Scotland will take a look back to some of our Bryant Park performances from 2022 and 2023, highlighting the talented bands and performers we at the ASF have worked with throughout the years. Camilla G Hellman, MBE, American-Scottish Foundation President, is in conversation with the Theater School of Scotland, Whisky Kiss, Shot of Scotch with the Lindsay School of Dance, The Scottish Police Choir, and Shamrock and Thistle.
We then hear from Cameron Steer, ASF Youth Ambassador, who takes us along on his journey to master the bagpipes, sharing with us what he has learned so far and giving his insights into the process. We also share a few clips from __, Cameron’s bagpipe instructor, who is part of Feadán Òr Pipe Band, a local pipe band from Rochester NY.
To learn more about our Tartan Week events, please visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com/events
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: www.americanscottishfoundation.org
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This week on #ScotsinUS, we share highlights from presentation by Camilla G Hellman, MBE, during the 2023 Scottish North American Community Conference in December on upcoming events at cultural institutions across Scotland. Join us today to hear from the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, the Perth Museum, the V&A Dundee Museum, and many more.To learn more about the 2023 Scottish North American Community Conference, please visit https://scottishleadershipconference.com/
In this week’s episode of Sounds from Scotland, the ASF continues our spotlights on some of our favorite artists that will be performing this year at Celtic Connections 2024. We turn the spotlight on winners and nominees of the 2023 Scots Trad Awards, which was held this past December.Join us to hear music from Joy Dunlop, who was nominated for Gaelic Singer of the Year, Skerryvore, nominated for Album of the Year, and another number from Talisk, who will be playing in New York on March 1st at DROM. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.songkick.com/concerts/41582339-talisk-at-drom#joydunlop #scotstradawards #talisk #scots #skerryvore #gaelic #scotland #celticconnections #glasgow #camillahellman #soundsfromscotlandFor more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.orgTo learn more about Celtic Connections, please visit https://www.celticconnections.com/To learn more about the Scots Trad Awards, please visit https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/
This week on #ScotsinUS, we continue our Spotlight on Burns series with Gary Maclean, National Chef of Scotland. Gary Maclean gives his takes on Burns Supper, sharing with us some of his favorite Burns Supper dishes, traditions and even his thoughts on vegetarian haggis!To learn more about Gary Maclean visit www.garymacchef.com
This week on #ScotsinUs, we bring to you the first of a series of spotlights celebrating Robert Burns as we gear up to Burns Night. We are joined by Christopher Waddell, the Learning Manager of the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway, who tells us all about the Burns Cottage, history surrounding Burns, and the exciting events coming up at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. Also featuring a performance of Robert Burns’ “My Love is Like a Red Red Rose” by Sophie Craig. #burnscottage #alloway The ASF will host our annual Burns Supper on Friday, January 19th 2024 at the University Club, NYC. For more informaiton on the Burns Birthplace Musuem, please visit https://www.nts.org.uk/VISIT/PLACES/ROBERT-BURNS-BIRTHPLACE-MUSEUM
On this week's episode of #ScotsinUS, The American Scottish Foundation shines the spotlight on the Hebridean Island Cruise Line, and the opportunity to win our raffle Grand Prize of a 7 Day Cruise for two people on a Hebridean Princess Ship, which will be drawn on January 19th at our Burns Night Celebration. Join us as we hear from the Hebridean Baker and Simon Erlanger of Harris distillery on some of the wonderful experiences they will have on their journey through the Hebrides.Reservations are valid through 2024, subject to availability. Raffle Tickets are $20, or 6 for $100, and can be purchased at https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/events/2023-winter-raffle.htmlTo learn more about the Hebridean Island Cruises, please visit https://www.hebridean.co.uk/#scotsinus #hebrideanislands #HebrideanIslandCruises #scots #isleofharris #isleoflewis #hebrides #scotland #distilleries
In this month’s episode of Sounds from Scotland, the ASF highlights some of our favorite artists that will be performing this year at Celtic Connections 2024. We turn the spotlight on winners and nominees of the 2023 Scots Trad Awards, which was held this December.Join us to hear music from Talisk, a Scots Trad Awards nominee for Best Live Act of the Year, and Iona Fyfe, who was hailed the Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of Year. Throughout the coming weeks, we will continue to spotlight more of this year’s Celtic Connections performers that we have worked with at ASF, including Skerryvore, Joy Dunlop and many more. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.orgTo learn more about Celtic Connections, please visit https://www.celticconnections.com/To learn more about the Scots Trad Awards, please visit https://projects.handsupfortrad.scot/scotstradmusicawards/
celticconnections #soundsfromscotland #glasgow #ionafyfe #scotstradawards #talisk #scots
We have the pleasure of welcoming the Scotland Shop, who will be discussing everything Tartan - from delightful dog attire to charming ornaments and stylish shoes. This episode is proudly brought to you in partnership with Walkers Shortbread!
Today we embark on a virtual stroll through the aisles of The Scottish Grocer, a treasure trove filled with authentic delights to make your holiday season truly special. This episode is proudly presented in partnership with Walkers Shortbread!
Today, we set our sights on Scottish Creations, a haven for artisanal gifts ranging from exquisitely handmade clothing to captivating jewelry. This episode is proudly presented in collaboration with Walkers Shortbread!
We have the pleasure of speaking with Lalage Beaumont, who will be showcasing their exquisite collection of handcrafted handbags and clothing - the perfect gifts to make this holiday season truly special. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Walkers Shortbread!
Welcome everyone to another episode of #ScotsInUS, the podcast that takes you through Scottish heritage and its influence on American culture.
This week, we're embarking on an exciting exploration of three remarkable places – Pittencrieff Park, the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, and the recently designated City of Dunfermline! We’re delighted to welcome a special guest today, Gillian Taylor, the CEO of Carnegie Pittencrieff Trust!
Together, we'll uncover the rich history, cultural connections, and enduring impact of these Scottish gems on both sides of the Atlantic. So please sit back, relax, and let's get started!
To learn more about the American-Scottish Foundation or how to give/get involved with Pittencrieff, please visit our website via this link!
Join us for the ASF November episode of Sounds From Scotland as we begin the countdown to Tartan Day 2024 ..we are Halfway to Tarta Week, and all that will happen!!
And so this month, we are spotlighting some of our favorite performances from The Pipes and Drums at Bryant Park. Presented annually by the American Scottish Foundation over the weekend of the New York Tartan Day Parade.
Registration is now open for the parade on Saturday, 6th April 2024, so go to nyctartanweek.org to sign up!!
This episode features performances by The Highland Divas, Whisky Kiss, The Theatre School of Scotland, Scottish Community Police Choir, Oban School Pipe Band, Noisemaker, Kirkwall City Pipe Ban, Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers, and Shamrock & Thistle Pipe Band.
Welcome to a spine-tingling episode of ScotsinUS with Ghosts, Goons, and Spooky Things!
This week, we have a special guest - Giles Ingram, the head of the Abbotsford Trust, who will regale us with fascinating tales about Abbotsford and the legendary Sir Walter Scott. As you sink into the rich history, I'll also guide you to some of the must-attend events in Scotland that will make your Halloween unforgettable.
Join us as we explore the enigmatic realm of Abbotsford and the thrilling Halloween happenings across Scotland.
Tune in for our newest #ScotsinUS Spotlight, where we learn about the leaders of Scotland's culinary arts and sprits. Join The American-Scottish Foundation® president, Camilla Hellman, in conversation with Garry MacLean as he talks about his new book, The Scottish Kitchen: More Than 100 Timeless Traditional and Contemporary Recipes from Scotland. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Kitchen-Timeless-Traditional-Contemporary/dp/052561270X. We also speak to Iona Cairns of Harris Distillery, about the unveiling of their new whiskey, 'The Hearach.' To learn more about it, please visit https://harrisdistillery.comAll episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Tune in for our newest #ScotsinUS Spotlight, where we take a look back at the Scottish North American Community Conference in 2022 and look forward to what is to come in 2023. Join The American-Scottish Foundation® president, Camilla Hellman, in conversation with Siobhan Mackenzie as she talks about sustainable fashion, her designs for the Commonwealth Games, and more. Also featured are previous SNACC conversations with Siobhan Mackenzie of Siobhan Mackenzie Fashion Label, Chris Hunt of Genuine Scotland , and Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle as they discuss sustainable fashion.We also speak to Ben Reiss, Exhibitions Manager and Curator at Dovecot Studios about the history of Dovecot, and the new exhibitions that are opening this summer, Scottish Landscapes: A New Generation and Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception. To purchase tickets, please visit. https://dovecotstudios.com.The Scottish North American Community Conference is scheduled for December 1st and 3rd and is presented by The American Scottish Foundation, Chicago Scots, Council of Scottish Clans and Associations, Clans and Scottish Societies of Canada, Scottish Studies Foundation, and Detroit Scots. Tickets will be available soon at https://scottishleadershipconference.comAll episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org#SNACC #fashion #V&A
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we wrap up the summer, we feature past guests for a Summer Round-up. Make sure to comment down below what summer activities were your favorite this summer.
First, the Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Shona McCarthy, welcomes American audience members to the Fringe in a message that highlights the historic mission of the festival.
Major General Alastair Bruce, Governor of Edinburgh Castle, welcomed the ASF to the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo. Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Anthony Alderson, Director of the Pleasance Theater Trust for over 17 years, about a few outstanding productions the Pleasance this summer.
We also speak to the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, about his journey to becoming a TikTok star and the release of his book, Hebridean Baker: My Scottish Island Kitchen.
Next Chris Hunt, director of Genuine Scotland and renowned fashion expert and activist, speaks about this important history of tartan.
Lastly we include a performance from Noisemaker on New York Tartan Day, when they performed a number from their new musical, SCOTS. SCOTS which playied at the Fringe from August 14th to the 27th.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
AmericanScottishFoundation #edinburghfringe #fringefestival #edinburghfestival #pleasancetheater #Scots #tartan #baking #hebridean #noisemaker
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we celebrate an artistic summer across Scotland. Major General Alastair Bruce, Governor of Edinburgh Castle, welcomes the ASF to the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo. Claire McKenzie of Noisemaker speaks on the process of putting up a show at the Fringe. Their show, Scots is entering its final days this summer. Martin Hunt introduces Dark Noon, a riveting story of the Wild West. It is also entering its last days at the Pleasance Theatre. To get tickets, please visit, https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/dark-noon Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Lucy Clement, head of development at the National Library of Scotland to discuss the events happening at the library this summer. We also highlight our discussion with Georgina Ripley, Principal Curator of Modern and Contemporary Design at the National Museum of Scotland on the opening of the new exhibition, Beyond the Little Black Dress. It follows the journey of the garment from the classic design by Coco Chanel in 1926 to a canvas all designers can explore with. The exhibition is open until October 29th, and tickets can be purchased at https://www.nms.ac.uk/.../beyond-the-little-black-dress/ Then we journey to Dundee to visit the visionary V&A Design Museum. Their Tartan exhibit is still on through the end of the summer. To learn more about the exhibit, please visit https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson/exhibitions/tartan All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org #AmericanScottishFoundation #nationalmuseumofscotland #littleblackdress #nationallibrary #darknoon #edinburghfestival #tattoo #fringefestival #v&a #dundee
On the ASF’s August Sounds from Scotland, we highlight two iconic artistic events across the Atlantic: the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the World's Piping Competition. Chief Executive of the Fringe Society, Shona McCarthy, welcomes American audiences to the Fringe with a preview of what's on this summer. We next hear from one of the ASF's favorite performance groups, Noisemaker, perform a song from Scots, currently at the Fringe.
We hear piping highlights from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and New York highland dancer, Stephanie Ward, tells us what it is like dancing in a tattoo. Master piper, Craig Weir tells us all about The Worlds piping competition in Glasgow, including some of the bands to watch.
Youth Ambassador Cameron Steer highlights one of his favorite bands at the Fringe this month, The Sorries. We finish by sharing some fantastic piping at Bryant Park from Tartan Day this year.
Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
Edinburgh #piping #soundsfromscotland #highlanddance #fringefestival
edinburghfestival #tattoo #edinburghtattoo
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
To learn more about the Edinburgh Fringe, please visit https://www.edfringe.com
To purchase tickets for SCOTS please visit https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on....
To learn more about the Edinburgh Tattoo and purchase tickets, please visit https://www.edintattoo.co.uk
To see more about the work of Craig Weir, please visit https://gleadhraich.com/meet-band-dundee/
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we celebrate the start of the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh by speaking to some leading talents on and off stage to bring you the best the festival has to offer. Make sure to comment down below which shows this year are your favorite.
First, the Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Shona McCarthy, welcomes American audience members to the Fringe in a message that highlights the historic mission of the festival.
Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Anthony Alderson, Director of the Pleasance Theater Trust for over 17 years, about a few outstanding productions the Pleasance will be producing. All of the shows mentioned will be linked below.
ASF Podcast Producer, Avery Withers speaks with the multitalented writer and star of How to Find and Husband in 37 Years or Longer, JJ Pyle. The one-woman show produced with Solo Heros and directed by Mark Cirnigliaro was most recently seen at 59E59 Theaters as part of their East of Edinburgh series. Now it is playing in Edinburgh from August 7th to the 26th. Tickets can be found below.
Lastly we include a performance from Noisemaker on New York Tartan Day, when they performed a number from their new musical, SCOTS. SCOTS is now playing at the Fringe from August 14th to the 27th. Tickets can be found below.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
AmericanScottishFoundation #edinburghfringe #fringefestival #edinburghfestival #pleasancetheater #Scots #howtofindahusband
To purchase tickets for How to Find a Husband in 37 Years or Longer please visit https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22How%20to%20Find%20a%20Husband%20in%2037%20Years%20or%20Longer%22
To purchase tickets for SCOTS please visit https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22SCOTS%22.
To learn more about 59E59 Theaters, please visit https://www.59e59.org
To learn more about the Pleasance Theater Trust and buy tickets for all their shows this summer, please visit https://www.pleasance.co.uk/events/location/Edinburgh
Below are links to tickets of the shows mentioned playing at the Pleasance Theater. https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/public-musical https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/bampots https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/burns-musical https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/tony-tony-blair-rock-opera https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/comedy-operas https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/dark-noon
To find all of the shows playing at the Fringe, please visit https://tickets.edfringe.com.
On today's episode of ScotsinUs ASF President, Camilla G Hellman MBE is in conversation with Lady Canarvon on the story of Highclere Castle Gin. Then we journey over to Annadale Distillery to hear of what is upcoming for them!
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
To learn more about Highclere Castle Gin and purchase a bottle, please visit https://highclerecastlegin.com
To learn more about Annadale Distillery, please visit https://www.annandaledistillery.com
On the ASF’s May Sounds from Scotland, we highlight some of our favorite performers across the globe. Camilla G Hellman MBE spotlights Raintown, a country duo that is touring all across the UK.
Then Marjorie Stewart meets with Highland Dancer Heather McCabe, and we see her wonderful dedication. We pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes in the beautiful Hudson Valley. His band of the month is Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire.
Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
raintown #roddyhart #Scots #highland
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
To learn more about Raintown, please visit https://www.raintownmusic.com
To learn more about Roddy Hart and the Lonesome Fire, please visit https://rhlf.co.uk
Follow Heather McCabe's journey on her Instagram, @noisefootprint
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we learn about the new exhibitions debuting this summer at the National Museum of Scotland and Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh.
Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Georgina Ripley, Principal Curator of Modern and Contemporary Design at the National Museum of Scotland on the opening of the new exhibition, Beyond the Little Black Dress. It follows the journey of the garment from the classic design by Coco Chanel in 1926 to a canvas all designers can explore with. The exhibition is open until October 29th, and tickets can be purchased at https://www.nms.ac.uk/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/national-museum-of-scotland/beyond-the-little-black-dress/
We also speak to Ben Reiss, Exhibitions Manager and Curator at Dovecot Studios about the history of Dovecot, and the new exhibitions that are opening this summer, Scottish Landscapes: A New Generation and Scottish Women Artists: 250 Years of Challenging Perception. To purchase tickets, please visit. https://dovecotstudios.com.
The ASF would like to spotlight the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, which has over 40 youth members and will be traveling to the Southern States later this year. All of their dates and times will be included below.
If you are from any of these cities, please join the orchestra on their southern tour! Thursday, July 20th at 7pm Charles Wadsworth Auditorium 25 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA 30263
Saturday, July 22nd at 7pm First Congregational Church 1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis TN 38104
Wednesday, July 26th at 5pm (followed by a ceilidh) Briggs Assembly Center, St. Paul's High School 917 South Jahncke, Covington, LA 70433
Saturday, July 29th at 7pm MATCH - Mid-Town Arts & Theatre Center 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
AmericanScottishFoundation #nationalmuseumofscotland #littleblackdress #dovecot
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we journey to the Hebridean Isles of Harris and Lewis.
Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Simon Erlanger, Managing Director of the Isle of Harris Distillery about the upcoming debut of their whiskey and the impact of the distillery on the region. To learn more about the distillary, visit their website https://harrisdistillery.com
We also speak to the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod, about his journey to becoming a TikTok star and the release of his book, Hebridean Baker: My Scottish Island Kitchen. He will be on tour this summer! If you would like to see Coinneach, please check out the dates here. https://hebrideanbaker.com/tour
HebCelt is a Hebridean culture festival happening on the Isle of Lewis from July 12th - 15th. For more informnation, please check out https://www.hebceltfest.com
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
AmericanScottishFoundation #hebridean #scots #isleofharris isleoflewis #hebrideanbaker #gin
On the ASF’s June Sounds from Scotland, Camilla G Hellman MBE spotlights the the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, who has over 40 youth members and will be traveling to the Southern States later this year. All of their dates and times will be included below.
We pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes and his time meeting Hunter & McMustard during Tartan Week. Then Marjorie Stewart meets with Highland Dance Mom, Cynthia Wright, who tells us all the in and outs of highland dance competitions.
Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
tartan #tartanweek #asf #AmericanScottishFoundation #SoundsFromScotland #edinburghfringe #hunter&mcmustard #orchestra #highland #fiddleplayer #TartanDay
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
To learn more about the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra, please visit https://www.fiddleorchestra.com/
Is you are from any of these cities, please join the orchestra on their southern tour! Thursday July 20th at 7pm Charles Wadsworth Auditorium 25 Jefferson St, Newnan, GA 30263
Saturday July 22nd at 7pm First Congregational Church 1000 South Cooper Street, Memphis TN 38104
Wednesday July 26th at 5pm (followed by a ceilidh) Briggs Assembly Center, St. Paul' High School 917 South Jahncke, Covington, LA 70433
Saturday July 29th at 7pm MATCH - Mid Town Arts & Theatre Center 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
To listen more of Hunter & McMustard, please visit https://www.youtube.com/@UCNmXYoG7ygoekbcORG0mgAQ
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we gear up for the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe Festival by showcasing which shows will be ones to watch this summer.
Camilla G Hellman MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation is in conversation with Anthony Alderson, Director of the Pleasance Theater Trust for over 17 years, about a few outstanding productions the Pleasance will be producing. We also speak to Chris Crouch Co-Founder of Ghost Light Global about all the work he and co- founder Molly Morris do to make your experience in Edinburgh this summer magical.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, and Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to watch the video recording, please check out our Facebook and Youtube pages. New episodes are released on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
AmericanScottishFoundation #edinburghfringe #fringefestival #edinburghfestival #pleasancetheater #scots #ghostlight
To learn more about the Pleasance Theater Trust and buy tickets for all their shows this summer, please visit https://www.pleasance.co.uk/events/location/Edinburgh
To learn more about Ghost Light Global and book their services, please visit https://www.ghostlightglobal.com/ghost-light-global
Below are links to tickets of some of the shows mentioned.
https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/public-musicalhttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/bampotshttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/burns-musicalhttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/tony-tony-blair-rock-operahttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/comedy-operashttps://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/dark-noon
On the ASF’s May Sounds from Scotland, we highlight some of our favorite performers from Tartan Week NYC. Camilla G Hellman MBE spotlights the Laurettes, a female duo that joined us on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park. We learn about Noisemaker, who is taking their new musical, Scots, to the Fringe Festival this summer.
Then Marjorie Stewart meets with Highland Dancer Heather McCabe, and we see her wonderful dedication. We pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes and his time meeting the great musicians during Tartan Week. Finally, we see an excerpt from the Scottish Police & Community Choir.
Our Podcast go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
tartan #tartanweek #asf #AmericanScottishFoundation #SoundsFromScotland #edinburghfringe #laurettes #choir #highland #bagpipemusic
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
To learn more about the Laurettes and their upcoming performances, visit https://www.thelaurettes.com/
To learn more about Noisemakers and the upcoming performances of Scots at Fringe, visit https://www.noisemaker.org.uk/ It will be playing at A Play, A Pie, and a Pint in Edinburgh.
Follow Heather McCabe's journey on her Instagram, @noisefootprint
To learn more about the Scottish Police & Community Choir, please visit https://policechoir.com/
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we spotlight V&A Dundee Museum and their newest exhibit all about Tartan! Join us in conversation with Leonie Bell, Director of V&A Dundee, and Chris Snow, Director of Genuine Scotland and renowned fashion expert and activist.All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we gear up for the upcoming Edinburgh Festival Fringe by speaking to Chris Snow (Head of Artist Services at Edinburgh Fringe) about what to expect and plan for the upcoming festival. We also speak to Claire Mackenzie of the award-winning musical theatre duo Noisemaker, who will be bringing their production of "Scots" to the Fringe this year!
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On this week's #ScotsinUS, we join you from our Tartan Week Celebrations in Bryant Park as we roundup what is upcoming for Scotland's leading art institutions in the coming months! We feature an exciting new Tartan exhibit at V&A Dundee, an incredible new musical from Noisemaker called "Scots" that will be at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August, the ever-changing Treasures Gallery at the National Library of Scotland, the Smash Hits exhibit with works of Grayson Perry at the National Galleries of Scotland, and the exciting new reimagined Paisley Museum renovations!All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Featuring:Chicago ScotsCaledonia Senior LivingSt Andrews Society of HawaiiThe Scottish Government USAColorado Tartan Day SocietyRocky Mountain Highland DancersSt Andrew's Society of ColoradoSt Andrew's Society of Los AngelesRoyal Scottish Country Dance Society HawaiiThe Reed Family - San Antonio Highland DancersCaledonian Society of HawaiiViscount DunrossilNHSCOTThe American Scottish FoundationTartan Day SouthSt Andrew's Society of Washington DCScottish Heritage Association of Northeast OhioCouncil of Scottish Clans and AssociationsScottish American Military SocietyScottish Heritage USA
As we gear up towards the 25th Anniversary of National Tartan Day and the 2023 New York City Tartan Week, our #ScotsinUS this week takes a look back on performances from the ASF's Pipes and Drums on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park this past year! Featuring performances by New York Brogue, Whisky Kiss, Shamrock and Thistle, The Highland Divas, Noisemaker, and The Theatre School of Scotland.To join us for this years performances, visit https://americanscottishfoundation.com/tartanDay/2023_Tartan_Pipes_Drums.htmlAll episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On the ASF’s March Sounds from Scotland, we prepare for the countdown to Tartan Week NYC by hearing from our friend Craig Weir, piper extraordinaire and one of our highlighted performers for the ASF's Pipes on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park! Craig also gives us a sneak peak at his band, Gleadhraic, who will also be joining us live in NYC for Tartan Week!We then hear from Highland Step-Dancer Sophie Stephenson, and see some of her wonderful perforamnces. We finally pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes. Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVusFor more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Hear the latest episode of our "Scotland's Young Distilleries" series on this #ScotsinUs Podcast! Today we hear the story of Highclere Castle Gin from Lady Canarvon. Then we journey over to Annadale Distillery to hear of what is upcoming for them!
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
This week, we continue our conversation around Scotland's Leading Voices in the Arts with an update on the newest additions onto the National Galleries of Scotland from Patricia Allerton and a conversation with Alexander Lindsay, Documentary Artist and Photographer with a love for mammoth works.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
An American Scottish Foundation Production.
On the ASF’s February Sounds from Scotland, we hear from our friend Alan J Frew as he discusses his new album, Songs from the Sea. To purchase or stream Alan's new album "Songs from the Sea": https://alanjohnfrew.bandcamp.com/releases
We then hear from Highland Dancer and Instructor Kendra Scott, who is a co-founder of Shot of Scotch NYC with our very own Marjorie Stewart. We finally pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he spotlights the band Breabach and shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes.
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Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month!
Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On this week's #ScotsinUS, Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Alistair Bell, Head of the Moving Image and Sound Collection at Kelvin Hall, to hear about the Moving Image Archive at Kelvin Hall. The Moving Image Archive at the National Library is Scotland's national collection of moving images. You can watch more than 4,700 digitised films at Kelvin Hall including over 1,700 items that cannot be seen outside the Library for copyright reasons.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
An American Scottish Foundation Production.
On this week's #ScotsinUS, Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Alan D. Beck, President of the Robert Burns World Federation, and Sarah Beattie, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland and the Burns Birthplace Museum, to pay tribute to Robert Burns and hear of new, exciting projects coming to the public centered around Burns. All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org An American Scottish Foundation Production.
On this week's #ScotsinUS, Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Alan D. Beck, President of the Robert Burns World Federation, and Sarah Beattie, Curator for the National Trust for Scotland and the Burns Birthplace Museum, to pay tribute to Robert Burns and hear of new, exciting projects coming to the public centered around Burns.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
An American Scottish Foundation Production.
On the ASF’s January Sounds from Scotland, we celebrate Robert Burns & his impact and legacy in music! We hear from Alan Beck, President of the Robert Burns World Federation & longtime friend and partner of the ASF! We then pay a visit to our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, as he shows us his progress on his journey to learn the bagpipes. We also hear fantastic renditions of Robert Burns classics by Dougie MacLean, Sophie Craig, and Noisemaker.
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
The American-Scottish Foundation is proud to work with Clan Hannay to highlight the Restoration of Sorbie Tower project. It is a designated project of the Foundation. Sorbie Tower is the ancient stronghold of Clan Hannay in Galloway, South West Scotland, from where those with the family names of Hannay, Hannah, Hanna, and Hanney originated.
Our campaign is for its restoration which is a long term project. This will be phased according to the funds available, which so far have enabled several repairs to be carried out.
To make a donation in support, visit: https://americanscottishfoundation.com/business/corps/clan_hannay.html
Learn more of Sorbie Tower and Clan Hannay here: www.clanhannay.org/sorbie-tower/
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All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
An American Scottish Foundation Production.
We are honored to be sharing with you all a brand new film revealing the contents and story of the Blavatnik Honresfield Library on this episode of #ScotsinUS. Prior to watching the full film, ASF President Camilla G Hellman hears from Amina Shah (Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland) along with the members of the other two partners of the film, Giles Ingram (Abbotsford Home of Sir Walter Scott) and Sarah Beattie (National Trust for Scotland).
The recent acquisition for the nation of the Blavatnik Honresfield Library holds an extraordinary collection of manuscripts by the Brontës, Jane Austen, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. The Library was formed towards the end of the 19th century by William Law (1836-1901), a Rochdale mill owner. It has been largely inaccessible for the last 80 years, until the work of Friends of the National Libraries enabled the collection to be purchased for the nation in 2021. It is now known as The Blavatnik Honresfield Library, and around 1,700 printed books have in addition been donated by the Friends of the National Libraries to nearly 70 libraries across the UK.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
An American Scottish Foundation Production.
On the ASF’s December Sounds from Scotland, we hear from Marjorie Stewart, one of the top highland dancers part of the group Shot of Scotch - NYC's Premier Scottish Highland Dancers, who are one of our frequent performers during Tartan Week at our Pipes and Drums on the Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park! We also pay a visit to our friends at Whisky Kiss and Noisemaker. Our Youth Ambassador, Cameron Steer, shows us where he is on his journey to learn the bagpipes, and highlights a lovely tribute from Blazin' Fiddles for the late, great rugby legend Doddie Weir & the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On this week's #ScotsinUS, Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with David Cunningham: CEO of Kids Operating Room, who the ASF are proud to partner with as a directed giving project of the Foundation. We hear about all they have accomplished this year and what is to come of their amazing cause.
To support KidsOR through the ASF, visit https://americanscottishfoundation.com/kidsor.html.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
An American Scottish Foundation Production.
On the ASF’s November Sounds from Scotland, we hear from our very own Calum Pasqua, one of the top US fiddle players, on some of his favorite acts in the New York celtic music scene, Youth Ambassador Cameron Steer about the start of his journey to learn the bagpipes, and some incredible songs from the Scottish band Talisk!
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Join ASF’s Camilla Hellman as she delves into the perfect Scottish gifts for friends and family as we move toward the holiday season with our friends at Scottish Creations, ScotlandShop.com, The Scottish Grocer, Robin Robinson and the Complete Whiskey Course, and our own ASF Shop.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Hear the latest episode of our "Scotland's Young Distilleries" series on the #ScotsinUs Podcast! Today we hear the inspiring journeys of Kintyre Gin / Beinn an Tuirc Distillers, The Gin Bothy, and Lindores Abbey Distillery.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On the ASF’s October Sounds from Scotland, we hear songs from young artists Hannah Read, Iona Fyfe, and The Theatre School of Scotland. We also learn of Craig Weir's special performance at Balmoral for her late Majesty & hear from Youth Ambassador Cameron Steer about the start of his journey to learn the bagpipes!
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
In our latest #ScotsinUS, we speak to May Matthews & Gordan MacFarlan at Bonhams Edinburgh about their upcoming Scottish Fine and Decorative Arts and Silver Auctions. We highlight #ScottishSilver from a rare provincial fiddle pattern teaspoon to a large early 18th century silver-mounted laburniam quaich, and #ScottishArt from Scottish Artist George Leslie Hunter.
Find the auctions here: https://www.bonhams.com/location/EDI/edinburgh/#upcoming-auctions
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Join us this week as Charles Lord Bruce takes us on a journey of over 300 years of the Bruce Family's involvement in Scottish Art from the 16th to 19th century. He shows the incredible contributions that private families, like the Bruces, have made and the important role they play in the creation of cultural identity.
Their story begins in the 16th Century in a period just after the Reformation, where families like the Bruces were trading prosperously with other parts of Europe and importing ideas that are of architectural importance. Lord Bruce takes us through the rest of his family history all the way up until the 19th Century and the art and culture that is currently on display at Broomhall: The Home of the Family of Bruce.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On the ASF’s August Sounds from Scotland, we talk to some of Scotland's leading voices in the arts and what is going on with them this August in Edinburgh!
We speak to The Highland Divas and hear their stunning performance at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Anthony Alderson from The Pleasance Theater and feature music from three different acts performing with them at the Fringe, Noisemaker's very own Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie, and the Arbikie A Club and feature music from their Abba Tribute.
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
In our latest #ScotsinUS episode, Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with The Highland Divas at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Anthony Alderson of The Pleasance Theatre Trust, and spotlights The Arbikie A Club - all of which are some of Scotland's Leading Voices in the Arts as we look forward to a month of arts and festivals in #Edinburgh at the Fringe!
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
In our latest #ScotsinUS episode, Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Anthony Alderson of The Pleasance Theatre Trust, Amina Shah of the National Library of Scotland, and Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie of Noisemaker to discuss Scotland's Leading Voices in the Arts as we look forward to a month of arts and festivals in #Edinburgh at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
Join ASF President Camilla Hellman in Conversation with Gary Maclean, The Port of Leith Distillery, Isle of Harris Distillery, and Johnnie Walker Princes Street as they discuss the future of distillery marketing in the US and what’s to come for each organization.
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On the ASF’s July Sounds from Scotland, we talk to some exciting musicians, writers, and performers bringing their acts to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August! We speak to the teams behind a few 59E59 Theaters East to Edinburgh Shows: "The Ecstasy of Victoria Woodhull" - Ashley Ford and Theo Salter "Velvet Determination" - Cynthia Shaw "A Eulogy for Roman" - Peter Charney and Brendan George
We also speak to Anthony Alderson from The Pleasance Theater and feature music from Iona Fyfe, The Sorries, and Whiskey Kiss.
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
Velvet Determination Links:
velvetdetermination @cynthiasings @velvetdetermination
velvetdetermination.com
NYC Tickets: https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/velvet-determination/
Edinburgh Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22Velvet%20Determination%22
Rochester Tickets: https://www.rochesterfringe.com/tickets-and-shows/velvet-determination
The Ecstasy of Victoria Woodhull Links:
https://www.optheatreco.com/victoria-woodhull-play
NYC Tickets: https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/the-ecstasy-of-victoria-woodhull/
Sag Harbor Tickets: https://www.thechurchsagharbor.org/the-ecstasy-of-victoria-woodhull
Edinburgh Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ecstasy-of-victoria-woodhull
A Eulogy for Roman Links:
https://www.instagram.com/eulogyforroman/ @eulogyforroman
https://www.brendangeorge.com/eulogyforroman
NYC Tickets: https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/a-eulogy-for-roman/
Edinburgh Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/eulogy-for-roman
Pleasance Theatre: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/
Whiskey Kiss: https://www.whiskykiss.com/
Iona Fyfe:
Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/iona-fyfe-scots-sang-and-mair
https://ionafyfe.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LpOSUOv3KoatefXQISkVd?autoplay=true
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/iona-fyfe/967315052
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2yqI2WYmzxa_2OCp13OFBA
The Sorries:
Edinburgh Fringe Tickets: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sorries
https://thesorries.wordpress.com/
https://soundcloud.com/the-sorries
ASF President Camilla Hellman speaks with Carenza Murray as we spotlight Inverness Castle and The Spirit of the Highlands Project.
Inverness is working to create a greater attraction to the Highlands to celebrate the amazing tourism it has to offer. Submissions are still being taken for The Spirit of the Highlands Stories to be featured in the digital library.
More information is available here: https://www.spiritofthehighlands.com
All episodes of #ScotsinUS are available on Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org
On this month's Sounds from Scotland, we are joined by some incredible young musicians from Scotland. We hear from Bethany Nelson, Pedalo, and Bethany Tennick & Kirsty Findlay of Islander: A New Musical.
We also hear Hannah Read's new single and a spotlight on The Highland Divas who are soon to be part of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Our Online Concerts go live every third Sunday of the month! Sounds from Scotland Volume 1 is available for purchase here: americanscottishfoundation.com/magazine/marketplace.html?fbclid=IwAR2wiuaRAYUg5S0RuIna9Qg7D_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus
Listen to “Trapdoor” by Pedalo: https://soundcloud.com/user-115425110-822144261/trapdoor?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Buy tickets to Bethany Tennick’s “Land” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/land-a-scottish-musical
Listen to "Islander: A New Musical" Original Cast Recording: https://open.spotify.com/album/2il28BuwT8P2Y8usQtl0Q6
Listen to “I Don’t Want to Listen to the News” by Bethany Nelson: https://open.spotify.com/album/0HafIdy0BKGWj3oU7mhQ5f?si=sWICIm47TG-gM_g4VNQVdw
Listen to “Sirens” by Bethany Nelson: https://open.spotify.com/track/10KZtaspN6ENUpULRTuDP2?si=be4c6fb5866e4d3d
Listen to Hannah Read’s new single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biaQbyVU6Xw
Tune in for ASF's latest #ScotsinUS episode featuring Chris Thomson: Scottish Affairs Counsellor of the USA - The Scottish Government.
Chris Thomson joins Camilla Hellman, President of The American-Scottish Foundation®, to discuss his first months in the United States and engagement with the Scottish-American diaspora and priorities for the Scottish Affairs team in the United States.
All episodes are available of Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Facebook, and Youtube & are released the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Tune in for our newest #ScotsinUS Spotlight, where we take a look back at the Scottish North American Community Conference in 2021 and look forward to what is to come in 2022.
Join The American-Scottish Foundation® president, Camilla Hellman, in conversation with Dora Petherbridge of National Library of Scotland, Rebecca Quinton of recently opened The Burrell Collection, and Kirsty Devine of Paisley Museum & Galleries.
The Scottish North American Community Conference is scheduled for October 21-23 2022 and is presented by The American Scottish Foundation, Chicago Scots, Council of Scottish Clans and Associations, Clans and Scottish Societies of Canada, Scottish Studies Foundation, and Detroit Scots.
Tune in for our newest #ScotsinUS Spotlight, where we take a look back at the Scottish North American Community Conference in 2021 and look forward to what is to come in 2022.
Join The American-Scottish Foundation® president, Camilla Hellman, in conversation with Siobhan Mackenzie as she talks about sustainable fashion, her upcoming designs for the Commonwealth Games, and more.
Also featured are previous SNACC conversations with Lord Thurso of VisitScotland about Eco Tourism and with Siobhan Mackenzie of Siobhan Mackenzie Fashion Label, Chris Hunt of Genuine Scotland , and Clare Campbell of Prickly Thistle as they discuss sustainable fashion.
The Scottish North American Community Conference is scheduled for October 21-23 2022 and is presented by The American Scottish Foundation, Chicago Scots, Council of Scottish Clans and Associations, Clans and Scottish Societies of Canada, Scottish Studies Foundation, and Detroit Scots.
Join us for our newest episode of Sounds From Scotland. In our May program, we will see Part 2 of a 2-part series as the American Scottish Foundation takes a look back at their community programming at The Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park as part of NYC Tartan Week.
Presented by The American-Scottish Foundation®, hosted by Camilla G Hellman, President.
Featuring performances by New York Brogue, Whisky Kiss, Shamrock and Thistle, The Highland Divas, Noisemaker, and The Theatre School of Scotland.
Tune in for our newest #ScotsinUS Spotlight: Functional Modern Art with Author Interiors.
Join American Scottish Foundation's president, Camilla Hellman, in conversation with owner Jane Adams, who shows us some beautiful art pieces from the artisan companies at Author. These modern art furniture pieces were recently featured at the London Art Fair as Author Interiors was named a Furniture Partner this year!
Join us for our newest episode of Sounds From Scotland. In our April program, we will see Part 1 of a 2-part series as the American Scottish Foundation takes a look back at their community programming at The Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park as part of NYC Tartan Week.
Presented by The American-Scottish Foundation®, hosted by Camilla G Hellman, President.
Featuring performances by The Highland Divas, The Theatre School of Scotland, Noisemaker, Iona College Pipe Band, Shot of Scotch Highland Dancers, and The NYU Pipes and Drums.
Join us as we spotlight Paisley Museum Redesigned: Vision and Impact.
Paisley is the largest town in Scotland and in the midst of a 300 million ten year regeneration project, the center piece of which is a $60 million dollar capital improvement of the Paisley Museum.
Featuring: Camilla Hellman "In Conversation" with
Alasdair Morrison, Head of Economy and Development, Renfrew Community Council
and
Kirsty Devine, Project Director for Paisley Reimagined, the Paisley Museum project that is the corner stone of the Towns capital improvement project.
Join us for the new episode of the ScotsinUs Podcast from the The American-Scottish Foundation® featuring
Kenneth C. Donnelly, Chairman of the American-Scottish Foundation joins Camilla G. Hellman, MBE, President of the American-Scottish Foundation to discuss the history of National Tartan Day and its origins.
John King Bellassai, Chairman of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations and Vice President of the National Capital Tartan Day Committee as they launch the National Tartan Day Symposium and The Annual National Tartan Day Award presented by the Scottish Coalition, USA, this year presented to Robert Currie, Commander of the Name and Arms of Currie.
Kimberlee Bradford, President, Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles who joins us to talk about Tartan Day and the Tartan Film Festival in LA.
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Join the ASF for another #ScotsinUS spotlight: Reopening of the The Burrell Collection! We will give an inside look into the newly reopened #Glasgow art collection.
All our podcasts are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, Facebook and Youtube on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
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Featuring: Rebecca Quinton and David Scott
Join us for a look back on a winter with the ASF and what we’re looking forward to in the spring to come.
We will be taken back into the wonderful winter the The American-Scottish Foundation® has experienced with Burns Night, Bringing the Bards Home and Sir Walter Scott's 250th Anniversary plans, and what we look forward to with #TartanWeek to come.
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Featuring: Giles Ingram, Jamie McGeechan, Alan Beck, Amina Shah
Join us on this episode of the #ScotsinUS Podcast for updates on #Abbotsford 2022.
Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Holyrood Distillery and Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott, to discuss Abbotsford in 2022 and Sir Walter Scott’s 250th Anniversary.
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Featuring: Giles Ingram, Nick Ravenhall, Donald Christian, Gavin Hewitt
This week's episode of #ScotsinUS is the first part in our series entitled Scotland's Young Distilleries. Part 1 highlights small and large distilleries in Scotland making waves in the whisky industry. Join us as we interview Bonhams, Lindors Abbey Distillery, Isle of Harris Distillery, and Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery.
Featuring: Martin Green, Andrew McKenzie Smith, Simon Erlanger, and Alex Forsyth.
Join Camilla G Hellman on this #ScotsinUS Spotlight featuring Kids Operating Room - a #Scottish organization that dedicates their cause to install fully-equipped operating rooms for children in countries where the resources are not available.
ScotsInUS is released the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm on your favorite podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor) and on American Scottish Foundation #ScotsInUS on YouTube.
Featuring: Maija Cheung with Kids Operating Room
Join Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Scottish tour guide specialist, Joe Harrower, Armadale, and Mary’s Meanders Tours to learn about the changing landscape of Scottish tourism in the upcoming year, how they handle tourism with eco-responsibility, as well as their favorite places one might visit in Scotland.
ScotsInUS is released the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm on your favorite podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor) and on American Scottish Foundation #ScotsInUS on YouTube.
Featuring: Joe Harrower, Alex Stoddart (Armadale Clan Donald Lands Trust), Anne Daly
Join ASF’s Camilla Hellman in conversation with John Kinnear as they discuss the great Scots who Built New York, The Modernists, which focuses on the 1880’s and onwards when #Carnegie’s steel made tall buildings possible, and glass became a greater used material in architecture. Builders became engineers and construction became more efficient and economical.
Since 2019, we have been releasing walking tour maps to highlight #Scots who have greatly contributed to the growth and development of #NewYorkCity. We are looking to develop a third map that will lead to the launching of a mobile app highlighting 90 locations around New York City. There are currently two available to purchase on the ASF website here: https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/.../landmarks5...
ScotsInUS is released the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm on your favorite podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor) and on American Scottish Foundation #ScotsInUS on YouTube.
Featuring: John Kinnear
Join ASF’s Camilla Hellman in conversation with our friends at Scottish Creations, ScotlandShop.com, The Scottish Grocer , Author Interiors, and Old and Rare Whisky, delving into the perfect Scottish gifts for friends and family as we move toward the holiday season.
Each guest will share their gift ideas perfect for friends and families - Scottish Creations’ unique products, Scotland Shop’s tartans, The Scottish Grocer’s edible delights, Author Interiors’ beautiful decorative products, and whiskey recommendations from Old and Rare Whisky.
ScotsInUS is released the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm on your favorite podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor) and on American Scottish Foundation #ScotsInUS on YouTube.
Featuring: Hilary Creighton, Jane Adams, Peter Wilson, Emily Redman, and Michael McCuish
Join us for the #ScotsInUS Podcast as The American-Scottish Foundation® hosts American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland for a conversation on the important Scottish manuscripts which the National Library of Scotland, together with the National Trust for Scotland and the Abbotsford Trust, intend to acquire for the nation.
Joined by the National Library of Scotland and The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA among other special guests.
A highlight of the incredible history of Honresfield Library Collection and its manuscripts that risk falling into private hands, rather than remaining available for the nation.
The fact that the Honresfield Library has not been seen for almost a hundred years suggests that its contents are unimportant. This could not be further from the truth – for this is an unrivaled collection of original works by the country’s literary giants. But the manuscripts of Austen, Burns, the Brontës, and Scott are at risk of being sold into private hands and rendered inaccessible to the public once more.
The National Library of Scotland, as a member of a nationwide consortium, proposes an alternative scenario, in which the works of Scotland’s most celebrated writers are saved for the nation. The American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland is spearheading the campaign in North America and is calling on all those with a love and passion for Scotland, its culture, and heritage to pledge their support.
To make a tax deductible donation through the American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland, visit www.americanpatrons.org.
Featuring:
Amina Shah – National Librarian and Chief Executive of the National Library of Scotland
Peter Drummond-Hay – Chair of the American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland
Dr Ralph McLean – Manuscripts Curator (Long 18th Century Collections) at the National Library of Scotland
Geordie Greig – Editor of the Daily Mail and Chair of the Friends of the National Libraries
Camilla G Hellman, MBE - President of the American Scottish Foundation
Kenneth Donnelly - President, Burns Society of New York and Chair, American Scottish Foundation
Sophie Craig, Scottish Singer
Giles Ingram - Chief Executive at Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott Tuesday
Join us for the #ScotsInUS Podcast as we are joined in conversation with Alan Beck, Senior Vice President of the Robert Burns World Federation Ltd.. as we learn about the origins of the RBWF.
Camilla G. Hellman, MBE President of the The American-Scottish Foundation® and Alan Beck announce an exciting new partnership between the RBWF and The American-Scottish Foundation®.
We have some wonderful music from Ainsley Hamill and Sophie Craig we'll hear news from the American Scottish Foundation including the
Scottish NA Community Conference taking place December, 10 - 12 virtually,
ASF 27th Annual Burns Night Celebration on January 21 in association with the University Club NYC
Other events upcoming include the ASF Tartan Kilt Skate at
Bryant Park in February AND then onward to the events of New York Tartan Week
Join us for all that and more. Hosted by Jamie McGeechan.
We spotlight the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.
First we are joined by Daniel Abercrombie, Program and Events Manager of the Scottish Storytelling Centre and Associate Director of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival. We hear about this year's program and the overall mission of the festival.
Then we speak with author and historian Robert Gary Dodds on his forthcoming nonfiction book (Jan 2022) on Alexander Hamilton and his Scottish ancestry.
Finally we are joined by Elspeth Murray, Rick Conte, and Richard Medrington of the Puppet State Theatre Company to discuss their production of John Muir and the Missionary's Dog.
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We learn a bit about Jacobite history from Sir Jamie, the 21st Lord Sempill and the founder of Clan Chief Tours. Then we hear from Charles Graham Campbell of Bonhams Scotland, who tells us about the 2021 Scottish Sale. Finally, we hear from Paul Macdonald of Macdonald Armouries, who tells us about his historical sword replicas.
We are in conversation: with Malcolm Campbell, aka Malcolm the Weaver, Managing Director, Cloth of Kings. We journey to the islands of Harris and Lewis, to the weavers cottage to learn of the history and to understand the production of Harris Tweed, the cloth that Chanel, Vivian Westwood, top designers the world over, love. We hear of the limitations on production, the oversight of the cloth by the Harris Tweed Authority. #ScotsInUS released 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm on your favorite podcast platforms and on ASF #ScotsInUS ScotsinUS on YouTube.
Today on a special segment of #ScotsInUS Podcast, we are joined in conversation by Tamara Zimet, Deputy Programme Director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Tamara shares some of the history of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, considered the largest literary festival in the world. She goes on to address the 2020 virtual festival, their new home at Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh, and some of the special programming they have on this year.
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We check in with the leading organizers of this year's Edinburgh Festivals and hear from them how it's going so far.
We speak with Francesca Hegyi, Executive Director of Edinburgh International Festival; Paul Connolly of Spontaneous Potter Anthony Alderson, Chief Executive of the Pleasance Theatre and Vice-Chairman of Edinburgh Festival Fringe ; and Sorcha Carey, Director of Edinburgh Art Festival.
We'll also have some clips for you of what's on at the festival this year!
In conversation with Giles Ingram - Chief Executive, Abbotsford Trust, who speaks of Sir Walter Scott, the father of historical novel - and plans for the year of celebration ahead - beginning with ScottFest 2021 the weekend of August 14; and Dr. Bruce McLean, National Library of Scotland, Manuscripts Curator, discusses the importance of Sir Walter Scott and shares rarely seen works from the NLS vaults.
Join us for the new edition of the #ScotsInUs Podcast from The American-Scottish Foundation® as we spotlight the upcoming Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe - two of Scotland's premiere cultural events. Camilla G. Hellman, MBE, President of the ASF is joined in conversation by:
Anthony Alderson, Artistic Director of the Pleasance Theatre Trust
Francesca Hegyi, Exectuive Director, Edinburgh International Festival
Lyndsey Jackson, Deputy CEO of the Fringe
We explore the history of the festivals and learn of the approaches to delivering the festivals this year, programming highlights and what festival goers can look forward to this year. With music from Ainsley Hamill and Seán Gray www.americanscottishfoundation.org
On today's episode of #ScotsInUS Podcast, we speak with Nicole Scholet of the Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society as we remember the 217th Anniversary of his death on July 12, 1804 and celebrate Hamilton's Legacy today. John Kinnear joins us to speak of Hamilton's contribution to the lighthouses he pioneered to protect the US coast line. Listen on Spotify, Anchor.FM, or Apple Podcasts or watch the recording here!
Join us for the new edition of the #ScotsInUs Podcast from The American-Scottish Foundation as we spotlight the upcoming Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe - two of Scotland's premiere cultural events.
We'll be joined in conversation with:
Francesca Hegyi, Executive Director of the Edinburgh International Festival
Lyndsey Jackson, Deputy CEO of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
We explore the challenges and opportunities available to these events and festivals in a time which has caused great uncertainty to the event industry in Scotland. This year the Edinburgh Festivals look forward to welcoming appreciative returning crowds after having to postpone in person events last year. We hear what the Edinburgh Festivals have got planned for us this year.
With music from Ainsley Hamill and Seán Gray.
Interviews by Camilla G. Hellman, MBE, President of the American-Scottish Foundation
Presented by Jamie McGeechan
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In this new episode of the ScotsInUs Podcast from the American-Scottish Foundation we are shining a spotlight on Scottish literature and upcoming book festivals in Scotland.
We are joined in conversation with Vikki Reilly from Publishing Scotland who shares with us news of the upcoming Scottish Books Long Weekend which takes place online June 10 - 13.
We are joined by Caroline Knox and James Knox, Directors of the Boswell Book Festival, taking place this year as a fully online event from June 10 - 16 featuring a program of readings, discussions and workshops from guests including Bill Paterson, Andrew Marr, @Janey Godley, Rory Stewart and Chris Bryant MP.
We're joined in converstion with award winning author Aminatta Forna who shares with us her influences, inspiration and insight into her new book The Window Seat.
With music preview from the upcoming Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Skye Castle Piping and Harp Competition with music from Freya Thomsen and Pippa Reid-Foster. Music from La Club Royale and Amy Papiransky.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan for the American-Scottish Foundation.
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ScotsinUs Podcast- WHISKY SPOTLIGHT
Monday May 31st 7PM EDT
Join us "in conversation" as we spotlight Scotland's leading export, whisky. We are joined by three leading representatives from the whisky sector in Scotland who join us for a fascinating insight into their organizations and their passion for whisky.
Lindores Abbey Distillery - Drew McKenzie Smith, Managing Director joins us as we learn of Lindores history which recognizes the Abbey as the Spiritual Home of Scotch Whisky. Records show that distilling first started on the site in 1494 - or before.
And now Lindores readies for the release of their "1494", the first whisky from Lindores Abbey in over 500 years! Drew shares with us information of how you can tour or arrange an event at Lindores Abbey Distillery.
Bonhams, Edinburgh - Martin Green, Whisky Specialist joins us to discuss Bonhams upcoming Whisky Sale on June 1st. We learn of some of past record prices attained and gain insight into upcoming lots offered next week, including The Macallan (1938), Black Bowmore (1964) and Bowmore (1955) as well as how you can participate in the upcoming whisky sale.
Edinburgh Whisky Academy - Jack Dalton introduces us to EWA sharing with us the opportunities available through their accredited online or in person courses to develop better understanding of whisky. For the whisky Ambassador or whisky lover. The in-person courses are delivered at the Georgian mansion, Arniston House, outside Edinburgh.
The podcast is also available in video format on our Facebook and YouTube platforms also.
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Join us for this Aye Write Festival Special podcast as we are joined in conversation with:
Bob McDevitt - Programmer for Aye Write
Kirstin Innes - Author of Fishnet and Scabby Queen
Robbie Morrison - Author of Edge of The Grave
Presented by Jamie McGeechan
Music by Mike Nisbet - Paint and Scott Charles - Central Station
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Culloden, the 275th Anniversary, Inverness Castle regeneration - The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs today.
Monday May 17th, 2021 - 7PM EDT. We are joined by:
Donald MacLaren of MacLaren, Convenor of The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs who speaks to us of his role as Convenor and the role of a Clan Chief
Professor Donna Heddle, Chair of the University of the Highlands and Islands Tourism and Director of the Institute of Northern Studies shares the major regeneration project under way at Inverness Castle and around the espande
Kirstin Bridier, Executive Director of The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA speaks to us of the plans surrounding the 275th Anniversary of the Battle of Culloden and work of the NTS in their oversight of the historic battlefield.
The video podcast will be available on Facebook with the audio podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Anchor.
Interviews by Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation
Music by Mike Nisbet - Paint
Presented by Jamie McGeechan
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We're joined in conversation with John King Bellassai - President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations & Vice President of the National Capital Tartan Day Committee as we reflect on the events and experiences of National Tartan Day celebrated on April 6th.
We're joined in conversation with Rodrick B McLennan - an archaeologist and environmentalist. Maclennan, an ASF member, has led several expeditions to Scotland. His most recent being the Isle of Vallay Archaeology Climate Change Expedition.
We have music from Elena Piras, Mike Nisbet, Ainsley Hamill and Iona Fyfe.
Interviews by American Scottish Foundation President, Camilla Hellman, MBE
Presented by Jamie McGeechan
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Joining us for this special episode of the #SCOTSINUS Podcast from the American Scottish Foundation as we learn about the history, heritage and organic growth of National Tartan Day celebrated on April 6th are:
John King Bellassai, President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations, Vice President of the National Capital Tartan Day Committee
James Morrison, Secretary for the National Capital Tartan Day Committee
Kenneth C Donnelly, Chairman of the American Scottish Foundation
Kimberlee Bradford, President of the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles
Donovan Murray, Co-producer of Tartan Day South
Music from Noisemaker and Alan Frew
Interviews by Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation
Presented by Jamie McGeechan
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The #ScotsInUs Podcast from The American-Scottish Foundation®
American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman, MBE is joined in conversation with:
Giles Ingram Chief Executive of Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott joins us to discuss the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's greatest ever literary figures. Giles will be sharing with us Abbotsford's exciting plans for the year ahead.
Charlie Thomas, Director House Sales, Private & Iconic Collections at Bonhams shares exciting news about the upcoming Dunrobin Castle Attic Sale.
David Balden, Secretary of The Caledonian Club, described as 'A little bit of Scotland in the heart of London'. Founded in 1891, this exquisite private Members’ Club is situated in the grand and beautiful surroundings of Belgravia, London.
Music from Noisemaker, Meredith McCrindle and John Rush.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan.
Interviews by Camilla Hellman, MBE
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On the new episode of the #ScotsInUs Podcast we are joined by Viscount Dunrossil, Andrew Morrison as we learn about Clan Morrison and about how the Standing Council of Scottish Chief has increased visibility in the US and their plans at this very critical time for Highland Games and Clan organizations.
We also speak with David Hannay, Chief of Clan Hannay Society and learn of how the Scottish American diaspora is helping in the restoration of Sorbie Tower in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
We are joined by Cheryl Gowing, President, Scottish American Society of South Florida and Secretary for Association of Scottish Games & Festivals. Cheryl shares with us the history and role of the Association of Scottish Games and Festivals and how it has evolved. Cheryl explains how Games themselves are evolving and on recent digital delivery of festivals and events.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan.
Interviews presented by American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman, MBE.
Music from Hannah Read and Shaz Martin.
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Don Cummer of the Scottish Society of Ottawa joins Camilla Hellman, President of the American Scottish Foundation in conversation.
Music from Scott MacDonald,
Scott Garden, Scott Figgins
Alan Frew
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Join us In Conversation with Rt Hon Viscount Thurso, Chairman, as he speaks of his role leading Scotland's tourism body.VisitScotland
Lord Thurso outlines new initiatives and plans for 2021 and beyond as we traverse the "new normal".
Musical interludes from
Anna Robertson, Scott Figgins & James Harper. Intro music from Meredith McCrindle.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President, ASF.
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In this episode we pay tribute to the life and legacy of Robert Burns with some recitals and music also.
Guests include: Kenneth C. Donnelly, Chairman of the American Scottish Foundation and President of the Burns Society of the City of New York, Emily Redman, Marketing Manager at Scotland Shop, Alistair McCulloch
We also have some wonderful music from
Sophie Craig - Ae Fond Kiss
Anna MacDonald - A Red, Red Rose
Alistair McCulloch performing live on the famous Gregg Violin
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman, MBE
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In this episode we'll be taking a look back at some of the wonderful conversations and guests that we had on the Scots In Us Podcast in 2020 including:
Joni Smith, Scottish Affairs Counsellor to the USA, Scottish Government
Gus Noble, President of Chicago Scots and CEO of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care
John Bellassai, President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations
Amy Lehman, New Hampshire Highland Games
Deb Dalziel, Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
David Cunningham, CEO of Kids Operating Room
With music from Hannah Read, Lisa Kowalski, Chris Andreucci, Colin Hunter, Laura Mcghee, John Rush and Noisemaker.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with ASF President Camilla Hellman.
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Jamie Douglas-Hamilton and his team of rowers became the first to row from Cape Horn in Chile to Antarctica, battling brutal storms and freezing conditions in the notorious Drake Passage – the world’s most treacherous stretch of water.
Jamie and his crew became the first group to row the body of water between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands by human power.
Jamie Douglas Hamilton will take us through his historic row which took place last December.
With music from Alan Frew, Chris Andreucci, Colin Hunter, John Rush, Laura McGhee and Shaz Martin.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan and Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of The American Scottish Foundation.
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In this episode we revisit some of our recent podcast conversations as well as catch up on recent news from The American Scottish Foundation:
We discuss the recent Scottish North American Community Conference, this year hosted online by the American Scottish Foundation. A real celebration of the bonds of friendship between Scotland and North America. We give thanks to our partner organization committee The Chicago Scots, Detroit Scots, CASSOC, COSCA, Scottish Studies Foundation and the University of Guelph.
We’re joined by Virginia Radcliffe and Ruby Zajac from Glasgow based theatre company Licketyspit who share with us their innovative ways they connect and engage with young people and their families using music, drama and play.
Author Pavle Sabic joins us and introduces us to the best travelled and kindest of Otters, Walter the Wanderer.
Janette is a Shetland knitwear designer and tutor with a great deal of passion for Shetland wool and textiles. Janette is involved in Shetland Wool Week, Shetland PeerieMakkers and the Shetland Guild of Spinners Knitters Weavers and Dyers.
We have music from Filska, Lisa Kowalski, John Rush and Noisemaker.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman MBE.
This week, we have have turned our focus to children and share with you the wonderful work each of our guests are undertaking: Join us as we are In conversation with David Cunningham CEO, Kids Operating Room as we learn of the work of this Scottish charity who are bring children access to life-changing and life-saving surgery from Africa to Latin America, transforming the lives of vulnerable children
Virginia Radcliffe and Ruby Zajac from Glasgow based Licketyspit Theatre Company share with us their innovative ways they connect and engage with young people and their families using music, drama and play.
And author Pavle Šabić joins us and introduces us to the best travelled and kindest of otters, Walter The Wanderer
Music from Hannah Read - She Took a Gamble
Intro - Alan John Frew - Go Easy
Traditional Scottish nursery rhyme - Ally Bally Bee
Licketyspit - Iona Zajac - Ickerickeroo
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Interviewer - Camilla G Hellman MBE, American Scottish Foundation
Shetland Island Wool & Textiles - Spotlight on Shetland Wool Week
We are In Conversation with Oliver Henry from Jamieson and Smith, leading wool brokers in Shetland and we learn of the process of working in the renowned Shetland wool industry, the skills and knowledge of which have been passed down over the generations.
We continue our journey with Janette Budge. Janette is a Shetland knitwear designer and tutor with a great deal of passion for Shetland wool and textiles. Janette is involved in ShetlandWool Week, Shetland PeerieMakkers and theShetland Guild of Spinners Knitters Weavers and Dyers.
With Music from Malachy Tallack, Hom Bru and Filska.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman.
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Have you ever wanted to live and study in Scotland? Mara Shea from North Carolina did just that.
In this wee interview special the ASF's Jamie McGeechan had a conversation with Mara to find out about her experiences spending a year living and studying at the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
Mara studied for a degree of MLitt in Ethnology and Folklore at the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen.
You can follow Mara and her wonderful music and experiences on her website and on her blog which is a brilliant account of her time in Scotland!
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In this episode we’ll take a look back at some of our recent podcasts and guests as well as focusing on:
Our very first ASF@Home event delivered in partnership with Mary’s Meanders. Anne Daly of Mary Meanders delivered a wonderful talk all about Mary Queen of Scots And The Men Who Influenced her life.
We’ll hear about our recent conversation with Sean Cairney from The Scottish Banner in the Our Global Community . Sean does so much for the global community of Scots. A family business the Scottish Banner continues to be such a great asset to the Scottish community.
In September we were joined by Joni Smith, Scottish Affairs Counsellor to North America for the Scottish Government. Joni talked about the importance of the American – Scottish connection and praised the work of American – Scottish organizations in doing all that they do to support the relationship.
We were joined in September by Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots and CEO of the Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care. Gus told us about the amazing ways that the local community have been rallying together in support of the Scottish Home and how important that support has been to their community. Gus explained how this year they held a virtual highland games and celebration of their ancestry and links to Scotland, it was wonderful.
Also earlier in September we were joined by the brilliant Laura McGhee as we paid tribute to all those affected by 9/11 and her involvement in commemoration events.
With music from Laura McGhee, Mark Copeland and Starry Skies.
In this podcast we are joined by Sean Cairney, Director of The Scottish Banner.
Based in Sydney, Australia, The Scottish Banner has been keeping our Scottish global community informed for over 40 years!
Sean joins us to share insight as to the beginnings of The Scottish Banner and it’s origins. Sean tells us what the Scottish global community means to him and shares some of his favorite stories about The Scottish Banner and it’s many readers across the globe.
We’re joined for an introduction by Cameron Steer, our Sports Ambassador and Sports Reporter who will be bringing us news and updates on sport from Scotland and on leading Scottish athletes in North America.
We’ll have music from Mark Copeland, Mara Shea and Kodak Ghosts.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with ASF President Camilla Hellman, MBE.
In this episode we are joined by Joni Smith, the Scottish Government's Counsellor for Scottish Affairs to North America
and
Gus Noble, President of Chicago Scots and CEO of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.
With music from Starry Skies, Sean C Kennedy and Anna Sweeney.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President, Camilla Hellman, MBE
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As Autumn arrives and as we reflect on 2020, we also take a moment to look back 19 years this week to September 11, 2001.
Camilla Hellmanis joined byLaura McGhee,who reflects on her musical contributions to moments of 9/11 Commemorations she was involved in in both New York and London.
We also take a moment to celebrate the Edinburgh Virtual Festivals that took place this past month and look to the weeks ahead.
With music from Laura McGhee, Sgoil Lionacleit Pipe Band, Band of the Coldstream Guards and John Condron.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan, with ASF President, Camilla Hellman.
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In this episode we shine the spotlight on Sounds From Scotland and some of the many brilliant music artists who the American Scottish Foundation have engaged with over the years.
The American Scottish Foundation is a proud supporter of Scottish arts and culture and has worked with and helped to nurture some of Scotland's best new artistic talents.
Join Jamie McGeechan and ASF President Camilla Hellman as we showcase some of these wonderful talents.
With music from:
Alan Frew, Anna MacDonald, Cris Andreucci, Colin Hunter, Hannah Read, John Rush, Laura McGhee, Lisa Kowalski, Matt Scott, Mike Nisbet, Noisemaker, Reely Jiggered, Sean Heely and Whisky Kiss
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Episode 8 of the ScotsInUS Podcast from the American Scottish Foundation:
In this episode we are joined In Conversation by:
Peter Wilson of Great Scot International and Scottish Heritage USA,
Deb Dalziel, Fergus Scottish Games, Ontario, Canada
Amy Lehman, Program Coordinator, New Hampshire Highland Games
Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care
With music from Sean Gray and Andrew Finn Magill, James Harper and Meredith McCrindle,
Hosted by Jamie McGeechan, with ASF President Camilla Hellman
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Join us as we explore the legacy of Robert Burns through conversation, music and poetry and find out what Robert Burns means to our wonderful guests:
Joining us In Conversation on the podcast are:
Kenneth Donnelly, President of the Burns Society of the City of New York
Hugh Farrell, Chair of the Friends of The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Alistair McCulloch, Scottish fiddle virtuoso and sole custodian of the famous 'Gregg Violin'
With music from Anna MacDonald, Jamie McGeechan, Fraya Thomsen and Mr McFalls Chamber.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President, Camilla Hellman
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In this episode entitled Exploring Scottish Roots we are joined In Conversation by ASF President Camilla Hellman and renowned genealogist Dr Bruce Durie who tells us the best way to explore your Scottish ancestry and discover your Scottish Roots.
We are joined by Bart Forbes, President of the Clan Forbes Society as he shares with us his passion for tracing his roots and how he developed the Clan Forbes Society into the thriving community which it is today.
Music on the podcast comes from Lisa Kowalski, Anna MacDonald, Mike Nisbet and Gleadhraich.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan.
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In this episode we take a look back at our first four episodes of our podcast.
We've had some wonderful guests so far on the podcast including John King Bellassai from COSCA, David Stirling of Arbikie, Greg King of GlenDronach and BenRiach, Claire McKenzie and Scott Gilmour from Noisemaker, Iain MacPhail from Whisky Kiss.
We've had some excellent music over the first four podcasts also and on this episode we hear music from Alan Frew, John Rush, Fellswater, Noisemaker and Whisky Kiss.
Presented by Jamie McGeechan, interviews by ASF President Camilla Hellman, thanks to all our guests and contributors so far!
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In this episode, 'Come Dance - The World of the Ceilidh' we will explore the great Scottish tradition that is the ceilidh and will talk with top Scottish music talents to explore their contemporary and progressive approaches to the ceilidh.
We will be 'In Conversation' with Whisky Kiss - the chart topping Ceilidh Band and award winning musical theatre composers Noisemaker as both groups share their stories and successes with us.
We'll have fantastic musical interludes from Whisky Kiss and Noisemaker and then ASF President Camilla Hellman, and our host Jamie McGeechan will close with a roundup of news from within the Scottish American diaspora.
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The third installment in the ScotsInUS podcast from the American Scottish Foundation.
In this episode, in celebration of whisky month we have a great ' In Conversation ' between ASF President, Camilla Hellman and Greg King, Brand Ambassador for GlenDronach and BenRiach and a great conversation between Camilla and David Stirling, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador for Arbikie Highland Estate.
We have music from Have Mercy Las Vegas, John Rush and Laura McGhee.
Also Camila pays tribute to the valiant efforts of Captain Thomas Moore and his wonderful fundraising for the NHS.
Hosted by Jamie McGeechan, released on May 25th 2020.
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Hosted by Jamie McGeechan our second podcast episode features a conversation with ASF President, Camilla Hellman and John Bellassai, President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA) as they discuss the Scottish Highland Games, Scottish Festivals in North America, the role of COSCA and the Lord Lyon.
Camilla pays tribute to the 75th Anniversary of VE Day and talks about the incredible work which was done by co-founder of the ASF, Lady Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton during WW2.
With music from Fellswater (Shores of Caledonia, Leaving Friday Harbour), Tullamore (The Green and the Blue), Ed Miller (The Lads O 'the Fair) and Whisky Kiss (Helicopter), Intro music - Alan Frew (Mary Go)
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www.fellswater.com
www.songsofscotland.com
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Hosted by Jamie McGeechan our first podcast features a conversation with ASF President, Camilla Hellman as we discuss how we have been effected by the current Covid-19 situation, how it has impacted current events in the community and around the positives that are coming from the situation and the solutions coming from within the community.
We also discuss the Declaration of Arbroath, John Muir and the upcoming In the Footsteps of John Muir exhibition in NYC, the release of the eagerly awaited Robert the Bruce, Masks for Scotland and the ingenious gin makers turning gin into hand sanitizer.
With music from Scottish singer-songwriters Alan Frew (Go Easy), Hannah Read (Alexander) and Colin Hunter (Slightness of Sound)
You can support the American Scottish Foundation and our Key Initiatives making a secure donation via PayPal at www.americanscottishfoundation.com/Initiatives
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