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A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures

Save the Date – Thursday, April 15, 2027 in New York

A Celebration of Scotland’s Treasures is a festive opportunity for those who love Scotland to come together to protect the country’s history and natural beauty now and for generations to come.

The evening includes live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind prizes, a whisky tasting by The Macallan, spirits from Sassenach Spirits, a meal among friends in The Metropolitan Club’s spectacular dining room, and a Scottish cèilidh to end the festivities.

More than that, the event provides critical funding enabling NTSUSA to support the National Trust for Scotland’s most urgent conservation priorities.

Since 2000, NTSUSA has committed more than $12 million to protect National Trust for Scotland properties—including many that have served as the backdrop for the Starz television series, including Culloden, Glencoe, Culross, and Preston Mill.

Silent Auction

The A Celebration of Scotland’s Treasures Silent Auction will be available for online bidding by the public from April 8 – 15, 2027. Registration details will be provided in April.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

We would be delighted to work with you to develop a corporate sponsorship package that will meet your marketing and hospitality needs while providing support for the National Trust for Scotland’s conservation mission. Please contact Sarah MacPhee, Director, Programs and Partnerships, at [email protected] for more information.

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About the Great Scot Award

The Great Scot Award is presented annually to a Scot or American who has contributed to the countries’ shared heritage. The recipient is selected by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the award presentation is the highlight of the annual gala, A Celebration of Scotland’s Treasures. Honorees include Billy Connolly (pictured here with presenter Alan Cumming, also a Great Scot Award honoree), Denise Mina, Ken Burns, Phyllis Logan, and Alexander McCall Smith. Below you will find a full list of past Honorees.

Great Scot Award Honorees

2026

The Outlander Universe

Outlander actors John Bell and Richard Rankin, Outlander showrunner Matthew B. Roberts, and Blood of My Blood actor Jamie Roy

2025

Robert Carlyle

Scottish BAFTA-winning actor and director

2024

Tom Conti

Scottish Tony and Olivier-award winning actor

  • Honorees 2008-2023

    2023

    Judy Murray OBE

    International Tennis Icon, Author and Philanthropist

    2022

    Diana Gabaldon

    Author of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling Outlander novels

    2021

    Brian Denis Cox CBE

    Scottish actor working in film, television, and theatre

    2020

    Denise Mina

    Scottish crime writer and playwright.

    2019

    Andy Scott

    Internationally recognized artist and sculptor of The Kelpies, the worlds largest equine sculptures.

    2018

    Mark Beaumont

    World record-breaking long distance cyclist.

    2017

    Ken Burns

    Documentary filmmaker and kinsman of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

    2016

    Phyllis Logan

    Actor, best known for her roles as Mrs. Hughes on Downton Abbey and Lady Jane Felsham on Lovejoy.

    2015

     Sir Billy Connolly

    Stand up comedian, actor, musician, TV presenter, and artist

    2014

    Richard Scott

    10th Duke of Buccleuch and the 12th Duke of Queensbury

    2013

    Ian Gow

    Chief Curator, National Trust for Scotland

    2012

    The International Alliance for the Advancement of Scottish Roots Music

    2011

    Mrs. Thomas J. Hubbard

    Philanthropist

    2010

    Christopher Forbes

    Vice chairman of Forbes Inc., noted collector and connoisseur

    2009

    Alan Cumming

    Award-Winning Actor, Singer, Writer, Producer, Director, and Author

    2008

    Alexander McCall Smith

    Internationally Acclaimed Author

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