ScotsInUs Podcast from The American Scottish Foundation

In this new episode of the ScotsInUs Podcast from the American-Scottish Foundation we are shining a spotlight on Scottish literature and  upcoming book festivals in Scotland. We are joined in conversation with Vikki Reilly from Publishing Scotland who shares with us news of the upcoming Scottish Books Long Weekend which takes place online June 10 - 13. We are joined by Caroline Knox and James...

#ScotsinUs Podcast- WHISKY SPOTLIGHT Monday May 31st 7PM EDT Join us "in conversation" as we spotlight Scotland's leading export, whisky. We are joined by three leading representatives from the whisky sector in Scotland who join us for a fascinating insight into their organizations and their passion for whisky. Lindores Abbey Distillery - Drew McKenzie Smith, Managing Director joins us as we learn...

Join us for this Aye Write Festival Special podcast as we are joined in conversation with: Bob McDevitt - Programmer for Aye Write Kirstin Innes - Author of Fishnet and Scabby Queen Robbie Morrison - Author of Edge of The Grave Presented by Jamie McGeechan Music by Mike Nisbet - Paint and Scott Charles - Central Station  www.ayewrite.com www.americanscottishfoundation.org

Culloden, the 275th Anniversary, Inverness Castle regeneration - The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs today. Monday May 17th, 2021 - 7PM EDT.  We are joined by: Donald MacLaren of MacLaren, Convenor of The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs who speaks to us of his role as Convenor and the role of a Clan Chief Professor Donna Heddle, Chair of the University of the Highlands and Islands Tou...

We're joined in conversation with John King Bellassai - President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations & Vice President of the National Capital Tartan Day Committee as we reflect on the events and experiences of National Tartan Day celebrated on April 6th. We're joined in conversation with Rodrick B McLennan - an archaeologist and environmentalist. Maclennan, an ASF member, has le...

Joining us for this special episode of the #SCOTSINUS Podcast from the American Scottish Foundation as we learn about the history, heritage and organic growth of National Tartan Day celebrated on April 6th are: John King Bellassai, President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations, Vice President of the National Capital Tartan Day Committee James Morrison, Secretary for the National Capi...

The #ScotsInUs Podcast from The American-Scottish Foundation® American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman, MBE is joined in conversation with: Giles Ingram Chief Executive of Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott joins us to discuss the 250th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's greatest ever literary figures. Giles will be sharing with us Abbotsford's excit...

On the new episode of the #ScotsInUs Podcast we are joined by Viscount Dunrossil, Andrew Morrison as we learn about Clan Morrison and about how the Standing Council of Scottish Chief has increased visibility in the US and their plans at this very critical time for Highland Games and Clan organizations. We also speak with David Hannay, Chief of Clan Hannay Society and learn of how the Scottish Amer...

Don Cummer of the Scottish Society of Ottawa joins Camilla Hellman, President of the American Scottish Foundation in conversation.  Music from Scott MacDonald, Scott Garden, Scott Figgins Alan Frew www.americanscottishfoundation.org

Join us In Conversation with Rt Hon Viscount Thurso, Chairman, as he speaks of his role leading Scotland's tourism body. VisitScotland Lord Thurso outlines new initiatives and plans for 2021 and beyond as we traverse the "new normal". Musical interludes from Anna Robertson, Scott Figgins & James Harper. Intro music from Meredith McCrindle. Presented by Jamie McGeechan with Camilla G Hellman, M...

In this episode we pay tribute to the life and legacy of Robert Burns with some recitals and music also. Guests include: Kenneth C. Donnelly, Chairman of the American Scottish Foundation and President of the Burns Society of the City of New York, Emily Redman, Marketing Manager at Scotland Shop, Alistair McCulloch  We also have some wonderful music from  Sophie Craig - Ae Fond Kiss Anna...

In this episode we'll be taking a look back at some of the wonderful conversations and guests that we had on the Scots In Us Podcast in 2020 including: Joni Smith, Scottish Affairs Counsellor to the USA, Scottish Government Gus Noble, President of Chicago Scots and CEO of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care John Bellassai, President of the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations Amy Lehman,...

Jamie Douglas-Hamilton and his team of rowers became the first to row from Cape Horn in Chile to Antarctica, battling brutal storms and freezing conditions in the notorious Drake Passage – the world’s most treacherous stretch of water. Jamie and his crew became the first group to row the body of water between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands by human power. Jamie Douglas Hamilton will take...

In this episode we revisit some of our recent podcast conversations as well as catch up on recent news from The American Scottish Foundation: We discuss the recent Scottish North American Community Conference, this year hosted online by the American Scottish Foundation. A real celebration of the bonds of friendship between Scotland and North America. We give thanks to our partner organization comm...

This week, we have have turned our focus to children and share with you the wonderful work each of our guests are undertaking:  Join us as we are In conversation with David Cunningham CEO, Kids Operating Room as we learn of the work of this Scottish charity who are bring children access to life-changing and life-saving surgery from Africa to Latin America, transforming the lives of vulnerable...

Shetland Island Wool & Textiles - Spotlight on Shetland Wool Week We are In Conversation with Oliver Henry from Jamieson and Smith , leading wool brokers in Shetland and we learn of the process of working in the renowned Shetland wool industry, the skills and knowledge of which have been passed down over the generations. We continue our journey with Janette Budge. Janette is a Shetland knitwea...

Have you ever wanted to live and study in Scotland? Mara Shea from North Carolina did just that. In this wee interview special the ASF's Jamie McGeechan had a conversation with Mara to find out about her experiences spending a year living and studying at the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Mara studied for a degree of MLitt in Ethnology and Folklore at the Elphinst...

In this episode we’ll take a look back at some of our recent podcasts and guests as well as focusing on: Our very first ASF@Home event delivered in partnership with Mary’s Meanders . Anne Daly of Mary Meanders delivered a wonderful talk all about Mary Queen of Scots And The Men Who Influenced her life. We’ll hear about our recent conversation with Sean Cairney from The Scottish Banner in the ...

In this podcast we are joined by Sean Cairney, Director of The Scottish Banner .  Based in Sydney, Australia, The Scottish Banner has been keeping our Scottish global community informed for over 40 years!  Sean joins us to share insight as to the beginnings of The Scottish Banner and it’s origins. Sean tells us what the Scottish global community means to him and shares some of his favori...

In this episode we are joined by Joni Smith, the Scottish Government's Counsellor for Scottish Affairs to North America and  Gus Noble, President of Chicago Scots and CEO of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care. With music from Starry Skies , Sean C Kennedy and Anna Sweeney . Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President, Camilla Hellman, MBE www.americanscottish...

As Autumn arrives and as we reflect on 2020, we also take a moment to look back 19 years this week to September 11, 2001. Camilla Hellman  is joined by  Laura McGhee,  who reflects on her musical contributions to moments of 9/11 Commemorations she was involved in in both New York and London. We also take a moment to celebrate the Edinburgh Virtual Festivals that took...

In this episode we shine the spotlight on Sounds From Scotland and some of the many brilliant music artists who the American Scottish Foundation have engaged with over the years. The American Scottish Foundation is a proud supporter of Scottish arts and culture and has worked with and helped to nurture some of Scotland's best new artistic talents. Join Jamie McGeechan and ASF President Camilla Hel...

Episode 8 of the ScotsInUS Podcast from the American Scottish Foundation: In this episode we are joined In Conversation by: Peter Wilson of Great Scot International and Scottish Heritage USA, Deb Dalziel, Fergus Scottish Games , Ontario, Canada Amy Lehman, Program Coordinator, New Hampshire Highland Games Gus Noble, President of the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care With mu...

Join us as we explore the legacy of Robert Burns through conversation, music and poetry  and find out what Robert Burns means to our wonderful guests: Joining us In Conversation on the podcast are: Kenneth Donnelly, President of the Burns Society of the City of New York Hugh Farrell, Chair of the Friends of The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Alistair McCulloch, Scottish fiddle virtuoso and so...

In this episode entitled Exploring Scottish Roots we are joined In Conversation by ASF President Camilla Hellman and renowned genealogist Dr Bruce Durie who tells us the best way to explore your Scottish ancestry and discover your Scottish Roots.  We are joined by Bart Forbes, President of the Clan Forbes Society as he shares with us his passion for tracing his roots and how he developed the...