Affiliate Group

Heart of Scotland Herb Society

From Cath McGregor – Heart of Scotland Herb Society based in Perthshire

Heart of Scotland Herb Society was formed in 1999 and now has approximately 70 members. Regular monthly meetings are arranged from October to May, followed by a summer outing to an event or venue of special interest.

The Society is centered on the pleasant market town of Aberfeldy in Highland Perthshire. Our members come from a wide surrounding area. We are always delighted to welcome visitors to the area to any of our meetings. Please check the diary below for details. For further information visit our web site at www.hshs.org.uk.

Mission statement

Heart of Scotland Herb Society aims to encourage the wider use of herbs by exchanging knowledge and ideas in friendship.

Subscription - £5.00

Key Committee members

Chairperson - Cath McGregor
Secretary - Beryl Pointer
Treasurer - Patty Hope

Herbs : Health : Happiness

The Scottish Plant Collector's Garden

next to Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Perthshire

Some years ago our society visited this garden with Nick Dawson the Project Manager. Then, the land was being cleared of dead wood and Rhododendron Ponticum.

We were so impressed with Nick's vision for the garden and enthusiasm we decided to make a contribution to the garden. To raise funds we sold a Herb Cookery book, and with the proceeds managed to commission the Foxglove Garden Sculpture which is located near to the entrance to the garden. We expect the copper to weather gently to green with time.

We also have a small area of the garden at the entrance which we planted and maintain.

Diary 2007/08

For more details contact Cath McGregor

Date/Time	Event	Location
WED. 17 October 2007 7-9pm	FOOD FOR THOUGHT Presented by Alec Cruikshank	The Scottish Farm Shop Camserney
THURS. 22 November 7-9pm	2007 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING American Indian Theme	Aberfeldy Lesser Town Hall
WED. 5 December 2007 12 noon for 12.30pm Book in advance please	CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON	Kinnaird Country House Hotel
WED. 16 January 2008 10am - 12 noon	COOKERY DEMONSTRATION Presented by Carlotta Fraser	Aberfeldy Lesser Town Hall
WED. 20 February 2008 10am-12noon	CREAMS & CALENDULA Presented by Jacqui Hazzard	Aberfeldy Lesser Town Hall
WED. 19 March 2008 7-9pm	HOMEOPATHY Presented by Cherry Spencer	Aberfeldy Lesser Town Hall
WED. 16 April 2008 7-9pm	ACUPUNCTURE & HERB Presented by Tom Lawrence	Aberfeldy Lesser Town Hall
WED. 21 May 2008	SUMMER OUTING	To be arranged
WED. 18 June 2008 7-9pm	GARDEN PARTY Making Tussie Mussie & Plate supper	Held at Achnacloich Balhomas By kind permission of Betty & Dave Lee

NON MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AT ANY MEETING

Where meetings include practical demonstrations a small charge may apply to cover the cost of materials.

HERBS OF THE MONTH

October - Basil
November - Joe Pye Weed
December - Rosemary
January - Chives
February - Calendula
March - Hawthorn
April - Willow
May - Dandelion
June - Tussie Mussie

Heart of Scotland Herb Society is affiliated to RHS