Aims of the Society

The AANHS aims to

  • promote interest in archaeology, history, natural history with particular reference to Ayrshire
  • encourage the study of these subjects and stimulate research
  • promote the conservation of the heritage of Ayrshire
  • publish regularly material relevant to the Society's objectives
  • co-operate with appropriate organisations

The Society has over 260 members, mainly resident in Ayrshire but there are many members throughout Britain and the world. The membership also includes library and university bodies.

The Society is one of the few which publishes regularly. Two Monographs are issued each year, free to members, and on sale to the general public.

Meetings are held during the winter months in the Reference Room of Ayr Carnegie Library, Main Street, Ayr. Members of the public are freely welcome to attend these meetings to see if they would like to become a member.

The Society is affiliated to the following organisations:

Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies
Council for Scottish Archaeology

Contact us:
info@aanhs.org.uk

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