ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation

On this week’s episode of #ScotsinUS, we take another look back at August in Scotland! From the Edinburgh Fringe to the International to Piping Live, August is like no other time in Edinburgh and Glasgow with music, dance and theatre at center stage. Today, we begin in Glasgow, taking a listen to a song from Noisemaker’s production “Ceilidh”, and then Inveraray and District Pipe Band’s winning performance in the World Pipe Band Championship! We then take a pitstop in Falkirk, with Camilla G Hellman in conversation with artist Andy Scott about his wonderful Kelpies in Falkirk, and end our journey in Edinburgh! Tune in for a greeting from ASF Media Ambassador Martin Hunt from the middle of all the action at the Fringe, a sneak peak of behind the scenes footage of the Pleasance, and a final number from the Edinrbugh To learn more about the Fringe, visit https://www.edfringe.com/ To learn more about Noisemaker and ‘Ceilidh’, visit https://www.noisemaker.org.uk/ To learn more about Andy Scott, visit https://www.andyscottsculptor.com/ To learn more about Inveraray and District Pipe Band, visit https://idpb.co.uk/

This week on #ScotsinUS, we turn our attention to some of our favorite Scottish artists. Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Andy Scott and Gerard Burns, two of our favorite artists at ASF. Andy revisits his Kelpies project, which ASF helped him to bring to Bryant Park in 2014, as well as some of his newer works including his Charles Rennie Mackintosh statue. We then turn to Gerard Burns, artist and musician. We take a listen remastered tracks by his band Valerie and the Week of Wonders that were performed live at , and speak with him about his artistic process and new endeavors in the world of portraiture and sculpture! To learn more Andy Scott, visit https://www.andyscottsculptor.com/ To learn more Gerard Burns, visit gerardmburnscollections.com/#scottishmusic #scotsinus #scotland #kelpies #falkirk #art #sculpture

With August on the horizon, this episode of #ScotsinUs sets its focus on Edinburgh. For the month of August, Edinburgh is transformed into a citywide celebration of music, theater, song and dance, hosting some of the world's greatest arts and music festivals. We begin with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and their new show "Journeys", which debuts on August 2nd. We then turn to 59E59th Street Theatre and its wonderful program "East to Edinburgh", a selection of 16 shows that begin in New York, and will be debuting at the Fringe in August. Lastly, Camilla G Hellman catches up with Molly Morris, producer of new show "The Greatest Musical the World Has Ever Seen by Randy Thatcher", and co-founder of Ghostlight Global to learn a little bit more about the show, and hear some great tips for navigating the Fringe! To find out more about the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, please visit www.edintattoo.co.uk/ To explore more of what the Fringe has to offer, please visit www.edfringe.com/ To find out more about "The Greatest Musical the World Has Ever Seen by Randy Thatcher", please visit tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/greatest-musical-the-world-has-ever-seen-by-randy-thatcher To see what's on at the Pleasance and Assembly Rooms, visit their websites, www.pleasance.co.uk/ and assemblyfestival.com/venues/56_assembly-rooms

This week on Sounds from Scotland!, we turn to Craig Weir and Joy Dunlop to tell us a little bit more about upcoming Music Festivals and Competitions throughout Scotland. Craig Weir, master piper, gives his insights about the World Piping Championships, which will be taking place on August 16th and 17th on Glasgow Green. We then hear from Joy Dunlop, Gaelic singer, who shares with us her own journey through her musical career, as well advice on navigating festival season in Scotland! To find out more about The World Piping Championships, please visit www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts-music-and-culture/world-pipe-band-championships To find out more about the Edinburgh Fringe and start planning your visit, visit https://www.edfringe.com/ To find out more about the Edinburgh International, visit https://www.eif.co.uk/

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, 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.html To 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-drums Shamrock 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 Place To 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/home To 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

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 #soundsfromscotland For more information on the American Scottish Foundation, visit our website: americanscottishfoundation.org To 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.html To 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.org To 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 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.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

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 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 Scots Caledonia Senior Living St Andrews Society of Hawaii The Scottish Government USA Colorado Tartan Day Society Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers St Andrew's Society of Colorado St Andrew's Society of Los Angeles Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Hawaii The Reed Family - San Antonio Highland Dancers Caledonian Society of Hawaii Viscount Dunrossil NHSCOT The American Scottish Foundation Tartan Day South St Andrew's Society of Washington DC Scottish Heritage Association of Northeast Ohio Council of Scottish Clans and Associations Scottish American Military Society Scottish Heritage USA

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_MDNxHSvhCwLtvo6sSGWfzEgd6XOjnAVus 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 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  

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