A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures

A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures

Live and Silent Auction

For the first time since 2019, A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures will return in-person at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Thursday, April 14, 2022. The evening will include live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind prizes, and this year the silent auction will also be accessible virtually to our patrons across the US who may not be able to attend the event in person.

The silent auction will open for bidding to the public here on April 7 at 12pm Eastern and features opportunities to stay at luxury hotels, grow your collection of Scottish textiles and jewelry, and expand your library with a signed, hardbound set of the entire Outlander series.

Alasdair Nichol, Chairman of Freeman's auction house and a frequent appraiser on PBS's Antiques Roadshow, will preside over a live auction for in-person guests only. Live auction lots will include a week-long stay at Tulach Ard, a Highlands country house lovingly restored by ANTA designers Lachlan and Annie Stewart; a 13-inch maquette of Andy Scott's sculpture Equus Altus; and a rare, 32-year-old replica bottle of the record-breaking The Intrepid?, the world's largest bottle of whisky.

Preview a full listing of both the live and silent auctions by clicking the "VIEW ITEMS" button below. New items will be added daily so be sure to check back regularly!

Auction FAQ

How do I participate in the live and silent auction?

The silent auction is open to both in-person guests and remote patrons, with early bidding beginning on April 7 at 12pm Eastern. You must register and have a credit card on file to place bids. The auction is accessible by desktop, tablet or smartphone. Visit the "Items" tab in the top navigation menu of this website to browse by category and place single one-time bids or set an auto bid.

The live auction will be open to in-person attendees of the April 14 gala only. A preview of the live auction is available via the "Items" tab.

It is recommended that you use the Google Chrome browser.

How do I register for the auction?

To participate in the auction, you will need to register on the auction webpage, including placing a credit card on file.

Register your profile with a username and password by clicking the "Sign In or Register" button in the top right corner of the screen. If you don't see this button, you are already signed in! To view your information and add a credit card to your profile, click "My Info" in the top navigation menu.

When does the silent auction close?

The silent auction will close on Thursday, April 14 at 10:30pm Eastern. Both remote patrons and in-person guests can review a list of the items won before checking out by clicking "Pay".

When and how do I check out?

Check out will become available after the silent auction closes on Thursday, April 14 at 10:30pm Eastern. If you are attending the gala in person, please visit the checkout station in the Main Bar to close out and retrieve your items.

If you are a remote patron, click "Pay" at the top of the screen to review a purchase summary and submit your payment by credit card. If you would like to pay with a check or other method, please contact us directly at 617-227-7500 or [email protected] to make arrangements.

Information on shipping and receiving your item:

Remote patrons will be contacted by NTSUSA on April 15 to coordinate pickup or shipping. Items will be available for pickup (by appointment) in Boston beginning Tuesday, April 19. Shipping is available to remote patrons, and shipping cost will be the responsibility of the buyer.

In-person guests should plan to take away their items on the evening of the gala. Shipping for oversized items will be available. Shipping cost will be the responsibility of the buyer.

NTSUSA cannot guarantee timely shipment of items unclaimed after the event.

Contact Emily Fitzsimmons at 617-227-7500 or [email protected] to make shipping arrangements. Event staff will also be able to help coordinate shipping at check out for in-person guests.

Cost of shipping will be billed separately.

FULL AUCTION AND CHECK OUT FAQ

If you are experiencing difficulties with the auction platform at any time, please contact Lisa Bravata for assistance. Lisa can be reached at 617-227-7500 and [email protected].

A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures

Join us for an evening of Scottish music, dining and dancing

with presentation of the
GREAT SCOT AWARD
to DIANA GABALDON
bestselling author of the Outlander series

Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Metropolitan Club
New York City

This year has been designated Scotland's Year of Stories, so it seems especially fitting to honor Diana Gabaldon, The New York Times bestselling author of the Outlander series, as our 2022 Great Scot. The influence of Ms. Gabaldon's work on travel and tourism to Scotland over the past three decades has been simply extraordinary, and we are delighted to be able to recognize her role in bringing Scottish history and culture to life for audiences around the world.

As in the past, the evening will include live and silent auctions with one-of-a-kind prizes, a whisky tasting by The Macallan, a meal among friends in The Metropolitan Club's spectacular dining room, and Scottish cèilidh to end the festivities.

We can't wait to welcome you back to The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA's beloved A Celebration of Scotland's Treasures gala!

Learn More

The gala auction is made possible through the generosity of dozens of businesses and individuals.

NTSUSA extends sincere thanks to our generous sponsors:

Alan Cumming | Anonymous | Diana Gabaldon | Philip Long | Anthony MacLaurin | Alasdair and Susi Nichol | Quinn Peeper and Michael Harold | Paul Roberts | Helen Sayles | Donna and Herbie Schinderman | Andy Scott | Naoma Tate | Michael Taylor | Nina Yacavino