ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation American Scottish Foundation

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

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 #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