Scotland’s First Minister Invades the US
Last week, I had the privilege of making a brief visit to DC. The occasion, a visit to the US by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola […]
UK & STL
Taking Down Mike Myers On Behalf Of Scottish Food
Mike Myers has a lot to answer for. As a Scot adopted by America, I am reminded of this every time the conversation turns to […]
St. Louis Chef is the Face of Scottish Food in the US
St. Louis chef, and Scottish immigrant, Alastair Nisbet is the face of Scottish food across the US and Canada in a new initiative by the […]
Big Folks, Heavy Stuff, and Fierce Competition
Since 2001, the St. Louis Scottish Games & Cultural Festival (SLSG) has been informing, entertaining and enlightening more and more people in the Midwest about […]
A Weekend of Scottish-ness in St. Louis
There are three big Scottish celebrations in St. Louis, the weekend of January 25, plus a visit from the British Government. Robert Burns, Scotland’s national […]
Putting Edinburgh tech scene on the World map
We all take where we live for granted. I recall living 32 miles from London, and really not thinking that much about it. Or visiting […]
US Ambassador to Ireland Brags About St. Louis
While not quite as far as Scotland, Ireland is still across the Pond from the US. And when the new US Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin […]
The Immortal Memory – A Tribute to Scotland & Robert Burns
Every January 25, or a date nearby, Scots the world over gather together and raise their glasses to Robert Burns, or as he is known […]
Increasing Number of Americans Visiting Scotland
Figures released by Scotland’s Office for National Statistics show a 32% increase in US visitors to Scotland. You can read more over at STV News. […]
Campaign for independence raised profile of Scotland in America
My latest article in the UK Telegraph allowed me to talk Scottish Independence, the Scottish Government in the US, Scottish Development International, St. Louis and the […]