ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation

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ScotsInUs Podcast from The 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 www.americanscottishfoundation.com

  1. 6 SEPT

    #ScotsinUs: A Lookback at Scotland in August

    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/

    16 min

  2. 6 AGO

    #ScotsinUS: 2024 Scottish Arts Roundup: In Conversation with Andy Scott and Gerard Burns

    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

    44 min

  3. 24 JUL

    #ScotsinUS: Edinburgh in August: 2024 Festival Season

    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

    28 min

  4. 22 JUL

    Scottish Music Festivals and Competitions: In Conversation with Craig Weir and Joy Dunlop

    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/

    47 min

  5. 2 JUL

    Greetings from ASF on the Fourth of July: Remarks from Charles, Lord Bruce on the Tartan Day Observance

    As we look to celebrate this Fourth of July weekend, #ScotsinUs reflects on the relationship between Britain and United States. We take a look back at the ASF's Tartan Day Observance held at Bryant Park, and share with you closing remarks from Charles, Lord Bruce, direct descendant of Robert the Bruce. His remarks were a great reflection of the long-standing relationship between the two countries. To learn more about the American-Scottish Foundation, please visit https://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/home/index.html

    7 min

  6. 25 JUN

    Museum Roundup: National Library of Scotland, Inverness Castle Experience and Dovecot Studios

    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

    27 min

  7. 18 JUN

    Scottish Distilleries: Lindores Abbey, Ardnamurchan, and the Port of Leith Distillery

    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

    39 min

  8. 23 MAY

    #ScotsinUs: The Journey of Stone of Scone: A Tour with John Harbour of Exclusive Scottish Visits

    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

    29 min
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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 www.americanscottishfoundation.com

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