Parliament hosts 50th anniversary celebrations of American-Scottish Foundation

064/2006 | 8 August, 2006  

The 50th anniversary of the American-Scottish Foundation (ASF) is to be celebrated at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 15 August with an orchestral recital.

The New York City-based Orchestra of St Luke's will perform its international debut at Holyrood, led by Scottish conductor, Donald Runnicles, OBE.

Presiding Officer George Reid will host the celebration. He said:

"It is a real pleasure to welcome the American-Scottish Foundation to Holyrood and acknowledge the affection many Americans have for Scotland and the Scottish people.

"Holyrood is a fitting venue to celebrate this special anniversary and commemorate the historical links between our two countries."

Seven pairs of tickets to the event are available through a public ballot. If you wish to put your name forward please email sp.bookings@scottish.parliament.uk or telephone 0131 348 5220 by midday on Monday 14 August.

The successful applicants will be notified by 2pm on Monday 14 August.

Later in the week the orchestra of St Luke's will go on to perform at the Edinburgh International Festival and the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.

Background

The American-Scottish Foundation Inc. is non-profit American organisation whose stated purpose is to build bonds of interest and co-operation, both social and commercial, between the people of Scotland and the United States.

The Foundation aims to provide Scots and Americans with a strong, non-political base and general point of contact. This association includes institutions and individuals with cultural, economic, educational, genealogical and travel interests.

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