ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation

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!

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!

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 everyone to another episode of #ScotsInUS, the podcast that takes you through Scottish heritage and its influence on American culture. This week, we're embarking on an exciting exploration of three remarkable places – Pittencrieff Park, the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, and the recently designated City of Dunfermline! We’re delighted to welcome a special guest today, Gillian Taylor, the C...

Join us for the ASF November episode of Sounds From Scotland as we begin the countdown to Tartan Day 2024 ..we are Halfway to Tarta Week, and all that will happen!! And so this month, we are spotlighting some of our favorite performances from The Pipes and Drums at Bryant Park. Presented annually by the American Scottish Foundation over the weekend of the New York Tartan Day Parade. Registration i...

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 Hallowe...

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-K...

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 S...

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 Genera...

On this week's #ScotsinUS , we celebrate an artistic summer across Scotland. Major General Alastair Bruce, Governor of Edinburgh Castle, welcomes the ASF to the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo. Claire McKenzie of Noisemaker speaks on the process of putting up a show at the Fringe. Their show, Scots is entering its final days this summer. Martin Hunt introduces Dark Noon, a riveting story of th...

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, perfo...

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 i...

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 infor...

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 lea...

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 th...

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://...

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...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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 Treasu...

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...

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-Da...

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 t...