The Association of Heritage Societies in Mid-Scotland was formed to draw together members of the various heritage societies in the mid-Scotland area. The Association organises a mixture of visits, conferences and other events for the benefit of all those with an interest in Scotland's heritage. A number of these events are arranged jointly with other organisations.

The programme for the winter and spring of 2002/2003, which is built on the success of previous programmes, is given below.

Friday 6th December 2002

"In Celebration of Christmas"

We are delighted to announce that once again "Sing Forth" will provide an evening of entertainment consisting of Christmas music, carols and verse.

This year,we move to a new venue - Kippen Parish Church and the evening will begin at 7:30pm.

Wine and light refreshments will also be served.

Cost per person £7.00 including refreshments.

Closing date for bookings - Monday 2nd December.

Tuesday 4th February 2003

"James VI"

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Union of the Crowns, Bridge of Allan Local Hisotry Group has organised a talk on James VI by Professor Michael Lynch, well known expert on the Stuarts.

Tickets £1.00 available at the door.

Venue : The Allan Leisure Centre, Bridge of Allan at 7:30pm.

Saturday 5th April 2003

"Roslin Chapel & Newhailes House"

Roslin Chapel, built in 1447, is profusely decorated with sculpture and carvings from floor to roof. Its most famous feature is the "Prentice Pillar" which legend has was carved by an apprentice while the master-mason was away. On his return the mason was so jealous of the pillar's beauty, he killed the apprentice.

In the afternoon, we will visit Newhailes House, recenlty opened by the National Trust for Scotland after a programme of restoration.

Newhailes can correctly be called "the house where time stood still" because it has remained unchanged since it was built. It is also where the members of the Scottish Enlightenment met to discuss art and literature.

Depart Kildean Market car-park at 9.00am returning at approximately 5.30pm.

Cost per person including entrance to Roslin Chapel and lunch £16.50. Please note that this does not include the cost of entry to Newhailes House which is free for National Trust members and is £5.60 or £5.25 for non-Trust members

Closing date for bookings - Saturday 31st March.

Thursday, 1st May, 2003

"The Bunker" & The "Scottish Fisheries Museum"

Constructed near St. Andrews during the period of the Cold War, The Bunker would have been the Scottish Operations Centre in the event of a nuclear attack.

The Scottish Fisheries Museum at Anstruther provides an interesting insight into the Scottish fishing industry and in particular, that of the East Neuk of Fife.

Cost per person, including entry fees and a fish lunch at the Craw's Nest, Anstruther - £19.50.

Depart Kildean Market 9:30am and return 5:30pm.

Closing date for bookings - Monday 28th April.

Wednesday 7th May, 2003

"Gartmore History Walk"

David Thompson will lead this evening walk, describe how the Gartmore Map was produced and talk about this typical Planned Estate Village.

There will also be the opportunity to see a collection of old photographs on the village and some original maps.

There is no charge for this event.

Meet outside the Black Bull in Gartmore at 6:30pm

Saturday 17th May 2003

"Planned Settlements"

The Association's Annual Conference and AGM at Stirling University.

The programme and a list of speakers will be added nearer the date.