Founded in 1965, Scottish Heritage USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of Scottish traditions, history and culture as well as fostering strong connections with the people of Scotland.

By joining Scottish Heritage USA for a modest contribution, you are helping us provide scholarships for the younger generation to learn to play bagpipes and drums, Scottish fiddling and the skill of Highland dancing. Your support helps us provide grant funds to the National Trust for Scotland as well as other significant cultural and heritage projects in the USA and in Scotland.

JOIN SCOTTISH HERITAGE USA

10% of every membership goes towards our scholarship fund
Your entire Membership donation is tax deductible.
 
If you prefer to send a check download and print this form
SHUSA Membership form 2025

Membership Pricing

Single – $60.00
Couple/Partner – $72.00
Family – $125.00 (includes 4 children under 18 and $10 for each additional child)
Junior (Full-time student, 23 or under) – $35.00
Silver Single (65 or over) – $45.00
Silver Couple (at least one person 65 or over) – $65.00
Clan – $175.00 (clan members receive 10% discount)
Patron – $300.00
Benefactor – $550.00
Corporate Membership – $750.00 minimum
Life Member – $2,000.00

Members Enjoy Many Benefits:

  • Annual print subscription (six issues per year) to Scotland magazine
  • Annual print subscription (three issues per year) to The Trust magazine, produced by The National Trust for Scotland
  • Annual digital subscription to Celtic Life International magazine (six issues per year plus several special editions annually)
  • Scottish Heritage USA e-Newsletter (eleven issues per year)
  • 10% member discount on Scottish Heritage USA specialty gifts, including our own tartan items, available on our website and in our tent at several highland games annually
  • Special member’s complimentary al fresco deli lunch at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games (GMHG), and member discount for tickets to our annual Member’s Dinner at GMHG
  • FREE admission to all (currently over 100!) National Trust for Scotland properties, along with complimentary parking pass, guidebook and 10% discount in their gift shops
  • FREE admission to these sites across America owned and maintained by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, USA (currently 27 sites open to the public) See the full list here.
  • FREE or discounted admission to these sites owned by the National Trust for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (over 500 properties) when you show your NTS card received as a member of Scottish Heritage USA.
  • Importantly, your support helps Scottish Heritage USA fund its partnership with the National Trust for Scotland, it’s work to protect the places in their care and fund critical conservation work so that Scotland’s irreplaceable heritage can be enjoyed by all and protected for future generations
Patron Memberships $300

Special Patron Benefits:

  • 1 Family membership (up to 4 persons)
  • Recognition of donation in our e-Newsletter
  • Recognition of donation on our website
  • Set of 2 Scottish Heritage Coffee Mugs
Benefactor Memberships $550

Special Benefactor Benefits:

  • 1 Family membership (up to 4 persons)
  • Recognition of donation in our e-Newsletter
  • Recognition of donation on our website
  • Set of 4 Scottish Heritage Coffee Mugs or one Pewter Cap Badge
  • Free admission for 2 persons to our Buffet Reception following Grandfather Mountain Games (must register in advance)
Corporate Memberships $750 and up, customizable

Special Corporate Benefits:

  • 1 Family memberships (up to 4 persons)
  • 10% discount for any employee (other than the 4 persons) who wish to join
  • Recognition of donation and prominent display of your color logo with link to your website on our website
  • Recognition of donation in our e-Newsletter
  • Free admission to Scottish Heritage’s Reception following GMHG up to 2 persons (must register in advance)
  • 3 Complimentary ¼ page color ads in the Scottish Heritage e-Newsletter (valued at $250 each)
  • Additional customized benefits available
Clan/Society Memberships $175

Special Clan/Society Benefits:

  • 1 Family memberships (up to 4 persons)
  • 10% discount for any others who are members of your clan or society who wish to join
  • Recognition of donation and link to your website on our website
  • Recognition of your donation in our e-Newsletter

*Your membership fee is tax-deductible.
PLEASE ALLOW 2-3 WEEKS FOR YOUR SCOTTISH HERITAGE USA AND 4-5 WEEKS FOR YOUR NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND MEMBERSHIP ID CARDS TO BE PROCESSED AND ARRIVE IN THE MAIL