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August 14th, 2020
Dear ASF Members and Friends of the Foundation,
Greetings from our new home at 864 Lexington Avenue, 2nd floor, (65th Street), New York, NY 10065. Our move is progressing well - we hope we can welcome you here soon in our "new normal".
A special thank you to our Members, your support is greatly appreciated at this time.
There are indirect ways to support ASF too and we spotlight two here:
  SCOTTISH CREATIONS are making a donation to the ASF with each product you buy under a program aptly called
"Scots Working Together".
This is a wonderful way to help the ASF whilst YOU receive a 10% discount
Scottish Creations work with small independent artists and designers across Scotland, allowing them to bring you the very best in contemporary and traditional Scottish designs.- A great source for unique gifts and a favorite of the ASF Team
 HARNEY & COMPANY ASF Scottish Teas: Support us as you enjoy our wonderful Scottish Morn or Scottish Afternoon Teas from Harney & Company.
A portion of all sales goes to support ASF programs.
As we continue to navigate this challenging time, with the Team ASF mainly working remotely, we help our Scottish community feel closer together, sharing our love of Scotland through our new roots of communication.
We continue below our updates of Highland Games as we learn of more Highland Games sharing a virtual experience in the weeks ahead, and share news from Edinburgh as August Festival celebrations are taking place in the days ahead.
This week our ScotsInUS Podcast entitled The Highland Games Go Virtual
was in conversation with representatives of
 Fergus, New Hampshire, Chicago and Grand Father Mountain Highland Games who shared news and thoughts of their Games during this time.
It takes a tremendous amount of planning and we commend everyone.
This Sunday is our monthly "Sounds from Scotland" -bringing you live performances via ASF Facebook page With Whisky Kiss, Chris Andreucci,
Paul McGranaghan and Matt Scott
Sincerely
Camilla G Hellman
President
American-Scottish Foundation
ASF COMMUNITY NEWS UPDATES
HIGHLAND GAMES:
We know from recent messages from ASF Members and friends how important Highland Games are to our community and this week report on news around Virtual Highland Games planned in the weeks ahead. Visit our ASF Highland Games Magazine Report for full news LINK HERE
Upcoming Virtual Highland Games in the weeks ahead:
- September 19 -20 NHScot are bringing the NH Highland Games to us virtually
As of now the following In Person August Highland Games are taking place:
- August 15-16 -Amherst Scottish Festival & Highland Games - -
smaller event will take place but online reservations only
- August 22 - Douglas County, OR Highland Games & Gathering -still on
A Thank you to Michael Reid, ASF Board Director, who is gathering the updates and news of late Summer/Fall Highland Games that are scheduled.
PLEASE REACH OUT TO US WITH YOUR HIGHLAND GAMES NEWS and email us at [email protected]
The virtual Highland Games that have been taking place have been a wonderful way for us to connect to the Communities and Games we love - and miss so much - and show our support.
In addition, to providing the following update on Highland Games and related events through the end of August, we are looking to report on September, October and November in later editions as so much in flux
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK from SCOTLAND
Stirling Highland Games is going Virtual
In addition to the current trend toward virtual Scottish events here in the USA, we are receiving news from Scotland.
Saturday August 15th
Stirling Highland Games - Virtual
6am - 9am EST (GREAT way to start the day)
This historic city in central Scotland has a young games, just seven years young! With travel to Scotland from the US severely restricted, we urge you to investigate this event.
We will endeavor to continue to update you on similar online festivals and games being hosted in Scotland over the coming months as a part of our effort to connect the United States and Scotland.
EDINBURGH IN AUGUST IS FESTIVAL CITY - and this year the Festivals are going Virtual.
 As Galleries and Museum slowly begin to reopen, mainly on a ticket in advance booking system, it is wonderful to see that the Edinburgh Festivals are finding Virtual ways forward.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe has Virtual programming each Friday through August (noted below) and additionally:
announced this week that for classic music lovers 16 past concerts will be streamed through the rest of August.
For literary enthusiasts there will be in the coming days talks and readings with a virtual
The 2020 Edinburgh Fringe Festival is presenting Friday night programming through August.
Upcoming on Friday August 14th,
9pm UK - 4pm EST
Laurie Black | Rachel Fairburn | Sadia Azmat
Daniel Sloss | Craig Hill | Alfie Ordinary
Travis Jay | Reuben Kaye | Fern Brady | Abandoman
...and your host for the evening Jayde Adams
With further performances streaming on 21st and 28th August, each show will feature 9 acts each night all for £9 (less than $12 a night!).
All monies raised will go towards the artists and venues
Over 100,000 GBP (approx $150,000) was raised last weekend.
You can purchase your ticket directly from the Fringemakers page on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival website
AS PAUSE CONTINUES ...
We share with you a wonderful journey back to Scotland ... it will transport you back
To inspiring you in your plans for you trip back
Only In Scotland: Edinburgh &
the Lothians.
Come join the Dance : Scottish Country Dancing Summer Class Updates:
Save the Date - ASF Burns Night Celebrations Friday January 15, 2021.
In preparation for ASF Burns Night Celebration and our guests "enthusiastic" reeling, we highlight the opportunity to take part in "At Home" Scottish Country Dancing to help increase your knowledge of the reels.
In New York, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society has two groups active in Manhattan.
August Zoom Classes return to Thursday
at 7pm
Contact the NY branch of RSCDS to secure you Zoom link: Email
[email protected]
SCOTIA Monday classes are suspended for the Summer.
Join in the dance for 45 minutes or so, with a short virtual tea time to socialize with other Scottish Dancers in the area.
ASF SUMMER COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK SPOTLIGHT
ASF's suggestion this week from Arbikies receipe chest:
STRAWBERRY FIZZ
Ingredients
20ml Strawberry Vodka
1/2 lemon juice
5ml sugar syrup
- Top with champagne or prosecco
Method
Pour all ingredients into a shaker apart from fizz. Shake vigorously for 5 seconds. Double strain into Champagne flute, top up with fizz and serve with half of a strawberry.
SOUNDS From SCOTLAND - MONTHLY CONCERT
LIVE STREAMED ON FACEBOOK
ASF Sounds from Scotland
Monthly two hour concert
3rd Sunday of the month 3-5pm EST
Please join us on
Sunday August 16 - 3pn
Hosted by Jamie McGeechan
With performances from:
Whisky Kiss, Chris Andreucci,
Paul McGranaghan and Matt Scott
Music is a key component to our youth bursary programs and our community programming - we love helping young emerging talent in Scotland have opportunities here in the US.
ASF #ScotsInUS FORTNIGHTLY PODCASTS
Every Second and Fourth Monday ...
 August 10 Highland Games go Virtual
"In conversation" with Peter Wilson, President of Great Scot International and President, Scottish Heritage USA, Gus Noble of Chicago Scots and Amy Lehman of NH Scots and Deb Dalzeil of Fergus Scottish Festival, as they discuss how their Highland Games are going virtual in 2020.
With music from Sean Gray and Finn Magill, Sean Heely and Meredith MacCrindle
Pod and Zoom Library
..Take a listen if you missed on - our library of Pods in on:
ASF SHARE SOME UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS FROM SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND SHAP
ASF MEMBERS ENJOY 10% Scotland Shop
DISCOUNT CODE ASF2019 on all purchases or custom orders
From Made to Measure services, to gift items.
Tartan Face Masks are now being offered by the Scotland Shop who WILL DONATE 20% from all mask sales to the NHS. As Scotland Shop explain, in purchasing one you are supporting self-employed seamstresses who have lost a huge amount of their income due to Coronavirus.
SCOTTISH CREATIONS are making a donation to ASF when you purchase from them through their program Scots Working Together
This is a great way to help the ASF whilst receiving a 10% discount
 We love these new gift ideas
HC Apron, HC Tea Towel and Wooly Ewe Apron & Tea Towel:
As owner Hilary Creighton explains -
"We Scots do love our Highland Coos and Sheep and these delightful Aprons and Tea towels come with their own gorgeous Highland Cow or Sheep Pin. Designed in Scotland and all made in the UK". 
Scottish Creations work with small independent artists and designers across Scotland, allowing them to bring you the very best in contemporary and traditional Scottish designs.- A great source for unique gifts and a favorite of the ASF Team
Enjoy a Taste of Scotland:
ASF are delighted to announce our new ASF Member Benefit with our partners - and offering during this period our discounts to our Friends as well as Members:
(free freight on orders over $90- exclusive of frozen goods)
HARNEY & COMPANY ASF Scottish Teas: Support us as you enjoy our wonderful Scottish Morn or Scottish Afternoon Teas from Harney & Company, a portion of all sales goes to support ASF programs.
Walkers Shortbread who have a large selection of wonderful Scottish shortbread and biscuits
Ways to Support the American Scottish Foundation
Membership: A corner stone of organizations is Membership. If not yet a Member of ASF we invite you to join and take advantage of all of the Foundations benefits
and ways to be involved. 
Membership is open to ALL - you only need to have
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