The American-Scottish Foundation ®
The American-Scottish Foundation® is the pre-eminent, national, US-based not-for-profit Scottish American membership organization whose mission is dedicated to strengthening ties between individuals, institutions and businesses of Scotland and the United States through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, philanthropic, scientific and economic interests and activities.
A view of the lake at Van Cortlandt Park, New York, site of the annual ASF Golf Tournament and the Foundation's involvement in the greening of the beautiful
John Muir Nature Trail
The American-Scottish Foundation® champions the extraordinary and creative relationship between the US and Scotland for mutual benefit and undertakes an extensive program of events from concerts to business forums, to golf and theatre (click here for more information).
On October 21st - 24th, the Scottish North American Leadership Annual Conference will return to Chicago - having been held last year in Scotland. Hosted by The American-Scottish Foundation® and the Illinois St. Andrews Society, details will be announced shortly.
The Board of The American-Scottish Foundation® are looking forward to developing, with your help, the Foundation's key initiatives in the coming year.
Individual and corporate memberships of The American-Scottish Foundation® are available. See more details here...
On April 6, 2010, The American-Scottish Foundation® hosted the Adam Smith Business Forum, in association with the Scottish Government and Financial Times. The panel considered the timely topic of "Moral Leadership and the Economic Imperative". Moderator Stuart Kirk is seen here with panelists William T. Nolan, Jim Mather MSP, Dr. Eammon Butler, Prof. Robert Mundell and Forum Chairman Roddy Gow, OBE.
FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2010:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
New York British Societies Summer Garden Party
PAST HIGHLIGHTS HAVE INCLUDED:
Alexander Hamilton's Home - A Lecture and Reception, June 16, 2010
In association with the American Friends of the Georgian Group, guests were invited to a lecture and reception at Federal Hall, Wall Street. Recounted was the fascinating story of how the Grange, Alexander Hamilton's home, has been moved by the National Park Service to St. Nicholas Park in the Bronx.. more...
John Muir Charity Golf Tournament, June 4, 2010
The 13th Annual John Muir Golf Tournament was hosted in assocation with the Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy, KEA, and the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation.
The action-packed day at the Van Cortlandt Golf Course, in beautiful weather, benefited local youth internships & the John Muir Nature Trail.. more...
Tartan Week , April 3-10, 2010
Scotland in New York:
a week of events culminating in the
12th Annual Tartan Day Parade.
2010 saw a week packed with activities in which many members of the ASF took part... more...
Scots Guards Colonel's Fund & Wallace Award Dinner, Sept. 2009
The Scots Guards Pipes and Drums were in New York to celebrate the enduring alliance
between this famous British Regiment, a member of Her Majesty The Queen's Household Division, and its counterparts in the US Forces
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Homecoming Scotland Leadership Conference, July 2009 
"Scotland and Her Diaspora -
Partners for the Future"
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The Gathering in Edinburgh , July 2009
The weekend’s celebrations in Holyrood Park united more than 47,000 people from at least 40 countries around the world, with an additional 20,000 lining the Royal Mile to watch 8,000 people marching with their clan and the pipes and drums on Saturday evening.. more...
50th Anniversary & Wallace Award® Gala Dinner, October 2006 
The American-Scottish Foundation® 50th Anniversary & Wallace Award Gala Dinner took place on October 23rd, 2006.