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 Tourism and Director of the Institute of Northern Studies shares the major regeneration project under way at Inverness Castle and around the espande

Kirstin Bridier, Executive Director of The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA speaks to us of the plans surrounding the 275th Anniversary of the Battle of Culloden and work of the NTS in their oversight of the historic battlefield.

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Interviews by Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation

Music by Mike Nisbet - Paint 

Presented by Jamie McGeechan

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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 led several expeditions to Scotland.  His most recent being the Isle of Vallay Archaeology Climate Change Expedition.

We have music from Elena Piras, Mike Nisbet, Ainsley Hamill and Iona Fyfe.

Interviews by American Scottish Foundation President, Camilla Hellman, MBE

Presented by Jamie McGeechan 

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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 Capital Tartan Day Committee

Kenneth C Donnelly, Chairman of the American Scottish Foundation

Kimberlee Bradford, President of the Saint Andrew's Society of Los Angeles 

Donovan Murray, Co-producer of Tartan Day South

Music from Noisemaker and Alan Frew

Interviews by Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of the American Scottish Foundation 

Presented by Jamie McGeechan

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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 exciting plans for the year ahead.

Charlie Thomas, Director House Sales, Private & Iconic Collections at Bonhams shares exciting news about the upcoming Dunrobin Castle Attic Sale.

Music from Noisemaker, Meredith McCrindle and John Rush.

Presented by Jamie McGeechan.

Interviews by Camilla Hellman, MBE

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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 American diaspora is helping in the restoration of Sorbie Tower in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

We are joined by Cheryl Gowing, President, Scottish American Society of South Florida and Secretary for Association of Scottish Games & Festivals. Cheryl shares with us the history and role of the Association of Scottish Games and Festivals and how it has evolved. Cheryl explains how Games themselves are evolving and on recent digital delivery of festivals and events.

Presented by Jamie McGeechan. 

Interviews presented by American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman, MBE.

Music from Hannah Read and Shaz Martin.

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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

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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, MBE, President, ASF.

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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 MacDonald - A Red, Red Rose

Alistair McCulloch performing live on the famous Gregg Violin

Presented by Jamie McGeechan with American Scottish Foundation President Camilla Hellman, MBE

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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, New Hampshire Highland Games

Deb Dalziel, Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games

David Cunningham, CEO of Kids Operating Room

With music from Hannah Read, Lisa Kowalski, Chris Andreucci, Colin Hunter, Laura Mcghee, John Rush and Noisemaker.

Presented by Jamie McGeechan with ASF President Camilla Hellman.

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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 us through his historic row which took place last December.

With music from Alan Frew, Chris Andreucci, Colin Hunter, John Rush, Laura McGhee and Shaz Martin.

Presented by Jamie McGeechan and Camilla G Hellman, MBE, President of The American Scottish Foundation.

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