On April 10th 2025, the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) and the US Consulate General in Edinburgh hosted an evening talk on Tartan Day, the history and future of the famous celebration of Scottish heritage in the US.

The event, chaired by SAHA co-Chair Professor Catherine O’Leary (University of St Andrews), offered an unmissable chance to learn more about the history and future of the famous celebration of Scottish heritage in the US. The panel included Professor Murray Pittock (University of Glasgow and SAHA co-Chair), Leonie Bell (V&A Dundee Director) and Billy Kay.

Ms Kathryn Porter, US Consul General, provided the opening remarks.

A recording of the event is available below