The CENTRAL SCOTLAND FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY was formed in 1990 to serve the needs of those interested in family history that lived in what was then Central Region. This means that as well as the old counties of Clackmannanshire, Stirlingshire and West Perthshire, the Society covers the parishes of Bo’ness and Carriden which were in West Lothian.
While of particular value to people whose forebears come from these parishes and from the villages and burghs of Stirlingshire, Clackmannanshire and West Perthshire, the Society, through its links to similar groups in Scotland and elsewhere, can be of service to family historians generally.
The Society aims to cater for members who either wish to pursue further their existing knowledge, or to provide support for those wishing to begin their research. Regular meetings are held in Stirling, at which expert speakers deal with aspects of genealogy, usually on themes which of interest to the local history enthusiast generally.
A bi-annual Newsletter offers members the opportunity to exchange family information, to contribute news and views, and to pursue family history interests world-wide. There are opportunities too, for participating in practical exercises such as transcribing census information, or recording gravestone inscriptions.