Scots descend on New York as Tartan Week celebrations get underway

The annual event showcases the best of Scottish heritage and culture.

Scots are descending on New York City as Tartan Week celebrations get underway for the first time in 2 years. The annual event showcases the best of Scottish heritage and culture and will culminate in a parade on Saturday led by actor Karen Gillan.

It marks a turning point for the city, which was badly hit by the pandemic. Our reporter has flown to the Big Apple to find out how Scots living there have fared.

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