ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation

American Scottish Foundation
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. 26 NOV.

    Sounds from Scotland: A Spotlight on Celtic Connections 2025

    Welcome to this month’s episode of Sounds from Scotland! The countdown is on to Celtic Connections 2025, Glasgow’s premiere music festival, and this month we are featuring some of our favorite artists at ASF that will be performing. First up is Gaelic Singer Ainsley Hamill, who performed with ASF at our Supper Club and then at Bryant Park - Ainsley has also been nominated for Gaelic Singer of the year at the Scot Trad Awards. Check out her show on January 30th at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Strathclyde Suite. Learn More at www.ainsleyhamill.com/ ,  @ainsleyhamillsinger  Mòd Gold Medalist and multi-prize-winning Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop will be teaching Gaelic singing workshops on January 18th at Kelvingrove Museum, with “Sing Waulking Songs” at 11:15am and “Sing Puirt” at 1:30pm. Learn More at www.joydunlop.com/ ,  @JoyDunlopOfficial  Elephant Sessions, award winning indie-folk band from the Highlands of Scotland, will be playing at Celtic Connections on January 24th at the O2 Academy. Learn More at www.elephantsessions.com/ ,  @ElephantSessions  Hannah Rarity was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician award in 2018, and her debut album ‘Neath the Gloaming Star’ was nominated for Album of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2019. Don’t miss Hannah’s Celtic Connections show on January 18th at the Drygate Brewery! Learn More at www.hannahrarity.com/ ,  @gingerrarity  @gingerrarity  To learn more about Celtic Connections, visit www.celticconnections.com/ To learn more about ASF, visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com

    29 min

  2. 25 NOV.

    Distilleries and Distribution: In Conversation with Eden Mill and Robin Robinson

    Welcome back to another episode of the #ScotsinUs podcast! This week, we’re diving back into the world of distilleries and whisky distribution, exploring new developments and challenges within the distillery industry. Camilla G Hellman is in conversation with Robin Robinson, whiskey consultant, curator and author, who tells us about the various state distribution regulations and licensing disparities a distillery will face when trying to bring their product into the United States. We then turn to exciting emerging brand Eden Mill! Euan Kinninmonth, Brand Manager of Eden Mill, to share Eden Mill's history and their experience trying to expand their brand. To learn more about Robin Robinson, please visit https://www.robinrobinsonllc.com/ To sign up for Robin Robinson’s Whisky Course, please visit https://www.astorcenternyc.com/ To learn more about Eden Mill, please visit https://us.edenmill.com/

    46 min

  3. 25 NOV.

    The Isle of Mull: A Tour with John Harbour of Exclusive Scottish Visits

    This week on #ScotsinUs, Camilla G Hellman is once again joined by John Harbour of Exclusive Scottish Visits for an exciting tour of the Isle of Mull! John takes off from the port of Oban on the mainland and arrives at Craignure, the main port of Mull. He then journeys to Tobermory, Mull’s Capital, before coming back around to Fionnphort and Iona Abbey. To learn more about Exclusive Scottish Visits, go to exclusivescottishvisits.co.uk/ To learn more about ASF, visit www.americanscottishfoundation.com

    34 min

  4. 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

  5. 6 AOÛT

    #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

  6. 24 JUIL.

    #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

  7. 22 JUIL.

    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

  8. 2 JUIL.

    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
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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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