ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation

On this week's episode of #ScotsinUs, we’ll be highlighting the 2024 Scottish North American Community Conference, which recently convened in Alexandria, VA on December 6th and 7th over the weekend of the Alexandria Christmas Walk. As we begin 2025, we felt there was one panel in particular that was especially pertinent in our exchange of ideas and mission to support and share our love of scot...

The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen and the American Scottish Foundation Present The Scot who Built New York: A Talk with Historian and Architect John Kinnear. #scots #scotland #architecture #newyork #carnegie #andrewcarnegie #scottisharchitects

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 disparit...

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 Visi...

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 per...

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, ar...

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 5...

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 journ...

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 countr...

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&q...

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://lindor...

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...

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 Dr...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 s...

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...

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 Comm...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!