After a Winter that has not wanted to let up, could we be seeing a glimmer of Spring on the horizon...
The Year of Homecoming is now here and the celebrations on both sides of the Atlantic will soon be in full swing. Scotland Tartan Week is two weeks away... the countdown to the New York Tartan Day Parade on Saturday April 5th is on.
It is going to be BUSY this Spring ...
We have several wonderful projects and events upcoming and are excited to share the news with you ...
As we have said before, we cannot do all we do without your help and support.
Kind regards,
Camilla
Camilla G Hellman, MBE,
Executive Director
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Bryant Park welcomes The Kelpies to New York as the City gears up for Scotland Week and the Tartan Day Parade on April 5th.
A year ago Andy Scott, sculptor and creator of The Kelpies, sat with Alan Bain and Camilla Hellman on the Fountain Terrace of Bryant Park and began to envision and plan how to bring the Kelpie maquettes to New York.
In the following months the idea was embraced by the New York Parks Department of Monuments and Bryant Park. Andy Scott travelled to New York four times for discussions ... and one year later, just after midnight on March 21st, the Kelpies took up residence for the next month on the Fountain Terrace of Bryant Park, at 40th Street and Sixth Avenue, in the shadow of New York Public Library.
The Kelpie maquettes are the scale models, the "babies" of the 100ft Kelpies recently completed in Falkirk, Scotland by Scottish sculptor Andy Scott. Standing 15ft tall they will be on view, in Bryant Park, through April 22nd.
Between April 4th - 8th, during Scotland Week, a series of concerts will take place at lunchtime - with the New York Tartan Day Parade on Saturday April 5th stepping off at 2pm from 44th and Sixth Avenue... two blocks north of the Kelpies...
Dan Biederman, President of Bryant Park Corporation, said: "It is a great pleasure to work with the American Scottish Foundation and the Scottish Government to host these sculptures and the week of special performances around them in Bryant Park. The park is one of the busiest public spaces in the world and a perfect location for showcasing arts and culture."
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Join us each day during Scotland Tartan Week for lunchtime concerts and to hear a talk from The Kelpies creator, Scottish Sculptor Andy Scott. Details of times and dates below
April 4, 12.30-1.30pm - A Fusion of Music & Fashion
Hannah Read & Friends : Music together with the fashion of Iona Crawford
April 5, 11.30 - 12.45 pm : Pre Parade Pipes & Drums on the Terrace :
11.30 am - The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch
12.00pm - Bonnie Brae Knights
12.30pm - Shamrock and Thistle Pipe Band
Sunday, April 6 12:30-1:30 pm - Tartan Day Observance
New York Metro Pipe Band together with The Highland Divas and Special Guests
3.00pm - Andy Scott, creator of the Kelpies, talk on his inspiration and the creation of the kelpies
Monday, April 7 12.30 - 1:30 pm - Morrison Academy Band, Scotland
Tuesday, April 8 12:30 -1:30 pm - Music & Song of Scotland
- Maureen McMullan, Artist-in-Residence, The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA
- Hannah Read - Fiddle - Neil Pearlman -Keyboard
For further details visit the ASF website or call ASF Office 212 605 0338
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"as others sees us" - April 2nd - 10th :
POP International Galleries, 153 East 53rd Street.
The American-Scottish Foundation is honored to be assisting "as others see us" to bring this outstanding series of photographs to New York for Scotland Week. First shown in 2009 in the Scottish Parliament, broaddaylights work captures leading scots from Alan Cummings to Sir Malcolm MacGregor in unique settings reflective of their favorite piece of Burns verse.
Presented by POP International, the exhibit runs from the 2nd - 1oth April. For further information contact POP International
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Ken Paterson's photographic exhibit, In The Footsteps of John Muir,
begins touring as part of the National Tartan Day Capital Committee, Washington DC program of events.
The exhibit which was developed in conjunction with the John Muir Birthplace, East Lothian Council and Visit Scotland was first shown during Scotland Week 2013 at Federal Hall, New York in conjunction with National Parks, as part of the Year of Natural.
To coincide with the Homecoming Festival Weekend the exhibit will open at the Arts Club, Washington DC on April 15th with a reception hosted by the NTDCC and will be on show through April 28th.
The exhibit then travels to Chicago where it is presented by the Chicago Scots.
Plans are under way for it then to move onto Wisconsin and California later this year. If you are interested to learn more of how to become involved or to present the exhibit, please contact the ASF Events office at 212 605 0338 or asfevents@wwbcny.com Further information can be found on ASF's website.
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Join us on Saturday April 5th for the Tartan Day Parade.
stepping off from 44th and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan at 2pm
Prior to the Parade join us at the Fountain Terrace where three of the
leading pipe bands marching that day will play between 11.45 and 12.45pm 
To Register to march with your Clan, Group or Pipe Band, or to have
If you would like to march with the ASF please fill out the form here
After the Parade, as a Friend or Member of the ASF, join us for the
ASF Post Parade Reception at Scotland House
A Full Calendar of Events :
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March 5-April 27, Scots Jews: Identity, Belonging & The Future
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March 21-April 23,The Kelpies in Bryant Park - New York City
in association with the American-Scottish Foundation®
(click here for further details)
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March 28-30, Tartan Day on Ellis Island
NTSUSA, Clan Currie and The Buffalo Bill Center of the West present a
special exhibition on "Scots in the American West"
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POP International Midtown,
53rd and Lexington Avenue
in association with the American-Scottish Foundation
Thursday April 3 St Andrews Society of the State of New York
Reception - contact St Andrews for details
Thursday April 3 Scots Jews : Identity, Belonging & The Future
Opening Reception - The Weill Gallery of the 92nd St. Y (by invitation)
Friday April 4-8, Lunchtime Concert Series : Bryant Park
12.30 - 1.30pm A Fusion of Music & Fashion
Hannah Read & Friends together with
Scottish designer Iona Crawford
6pm "as others see us"
POP International Gallery Opening - by invitation
6pm NY Caldeonian Society Pre Parade Ceilidh
Saturday April 5 Tartan Day Parade Day Calendar :
8.00am Scotland Run - Central Park, NYC
Sponsored by The Scottish Government (learn more here)
10.00am Kirkin of the Tartan, Church of our Saviour
59 Park Avenue, NYC (between 37 & 38th St.)
(tickets through St Andrews Society)
11.45 -12.45pm Bryant Park Fountain Terrace
11.45am - The Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch
12.05pm - Bonnie Brae Knights
12.25pm - Shamrock and Thistle Pipe Band
2pm The 16th Annual Tartan Day Parade
stepping off from 44th Street and Sixth Avenue, New York
3.30pm ASF's Annual Post Parade Reception :
Scotland House, 575 Madison Avenue, 8th floor
Tickets $45, children under 12 - no charge.
5.30pm - 10pm New York Tartan Day Post Parade Party - Desmonds
513 7th Avenue, featuring the American Rogues.
Tickets $40 in advance, $45 at the door (Reserve now)
April 6 Lunchtime Concert Series : Bryant Park
12.30-1.30pm Tartan Day Observance featuring the New York Metro Pipe Band, The Highland Divas and Special Guests
in assocation with American Scottish Foundation
3pm Andy Scott, sculptor & creator of the Kelpies - talks on his the background and inspiration to The Kelpies - the largest equine sculptures in the world. The talk will take place around the Kelpie maquettes currently on exhibit at Bryant Park
8pm Caledonia Collective - Webster Hall Studio
A free concert featuring Nina Nesbitt, The Fontaines, Lau & Hector Bizerk
April 7 Lunchtime Concert Series - Bryant Park
12.30 - 1.30 pm Morrison Academy Pipe Band
in association with the American-Scottish Foundation®
April 8 Lunchtime Concert Series - Bryant Park
12:30 - 1:30 PM Music & Song of Scotland
Maureen McMullan, (Voice) Artist-in-Residence, The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA
Hannah Read (Fiddle) and Neil Pearlman (Keyboard)
in association with the American-Scottish FoundationĀ®
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April 9 Tartan Day Observance - Capitol, Washington DC
Synposium and Reception in assoc. with The Scottish Coalition USA
April 9 Whisky Live - Pier Sixty, New York
An evening of great whisky, fine food and entertainment (book tickets)
April 9 A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures 2014 Metropolitan Club, National Trust for Scotland Gala Dinner (by invitation)
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Presented In Washington DC in conjunction with the
National Tartan Day Capital Committee.
The exhibit then travels to Chicago and is presented
in conjunction with the Chicago Scots
For information and ways to become involved in upcoming ASF events - or to discuss participation in the Scottish North American Leadership Conference 2014, please email asfevents@wwbcny.com
NEWS FOR ASF MEMBERS : Rewards for ASF 2014 Members :
 ASF Members are now be able to register for the Brooks Brothers Membership Card,
offering special privileges and discounts to ASF members.
Contact ASF Tel. 212 605 0338 or Email : asfevents@wwbcny.com
Brooks Brothers have just introduced a range of Scottish products in their own wonderful signature tartan.
ASF Members may now enjoy a Preffered Rate when staying
at The Henley Park Hotel,
926 Massachusetts Av. NW, Washington DC
The Henley Park Hotel is located in the heart of Washington DC, a boutique hotel of charm and elegance that is a member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America.
Book online at www.henleypark.com using Corporate Code SCOTTISH or by calling our Reservations Department at 202-414-0503 and asking for the Preferred Rate for AMERICAN SCOTTISH FOUNDATION.
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The Kelpies at Bryant Park Fountain Terrace, 40th Street & Sixth Avenue
Saturday April 5th
The New York Tartan Day Parade
44th - 56th Street Sixth Avenue, New York The Parade steps off at 2pm
ASF Post Parade Reception for Members & Friends
Friday May 9th - SAVE THE DATE : Spring Highland Fling
Monday May 19th
ASF Annual General Meeting
July 7th - 8th Edinburgh
SAVE THE DATE
The International Scottish North American Leadership Conference
For a full list of the ASF Calendar of Events please visit
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The American-Scottish Foundation, Inc., Scotland House ®
575 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor,
New York, NY 10022-2511
Tel (212) 605-0338
Fax (212) 605-0222
Email: asfevents@wwbcny.com
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About ASF
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The mission of The American-Scottish Foundation®, an international not-for-profit organization, is to establish links and strengthen ties between Scotland and the United States, through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, and business activities.
The mission remains as relevant today as when ASF was founded in 1956 by Lord Malcolm Douglas-Hamilton - to champion the extraordinary relationship between the peoples of Scotland and the United States - a bridge between the two great countries - seeking to strengthen & support the future of the Scottish American diaspora, and its legacy.
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As you plan your next trip discover wonderful deals and opportunities at the Visit Britain Shop
Click the link below - Your reservations via this link will also help support the work of the ASF : All reservations carry a donation to the Foundation
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2014 in Scotland
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2014 is going to be a big one for Scotland! Here are some of the up coming events and celebrations:
Year long events
28 - 30 June 2014 7 - 8 July 2014 23 July - 3 August 2014 23 - 28 September 2014
4 - 13 September 2014
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New Chicago - Edinburgh Flight
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We are delighted that United Airlines are establishing a new direct service - just in time for 2014's Year of Homecoming, Glasgow's Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles and our own Scottish Leadership Conference (the Conference is hosted by ASF and the Chicago Scots in conjunction with Asia Scotland Institute, on Edinburgh, July 2014!
The scheduled flights will operate five times weekly from May 22 to June 11, daily between June 12 and Sept 1, and four times weekly between Sept. 2 and Oct. 5, 2014.
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American-Scottish Foundation
Scotland House 575 Madison Avenue, 10th floor New York, NY 10022
t. 212 605 0338 f. 212 605 0222 www.americanscottishfoundation.org
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