Umbrella bodies and interest groups

BEFS: Built Environment Forum Scotland: A network organisation that brings together non-governmental organisations and professional bodies that work with Scotland’s built environment to provide a forum for discussion and a voice for our membership

FMSG: First Millenium Studies Group: A discussion forum for all aspects of archaeology in the first millennia BC and AD. It is open to anyone interested in the time period and the theory and methodology being employed in its research.

Interpret Scotland: The forum for those organisations working with a national remit in interpretation to share and promote best practice regarding the quality of interpretation of Scotland's natural, cultural and historic sites.

Historic Rural Settlement: Historic Rural Settlement Group: Provides a forum for discussion on the issues surrounding medieval or later rural settlement in Scotland. Its members are drawn from a broad range of interests and include individuals as well as representatives from relevant institutions.

SAF: Scottish Archaeological Forum: Is run by a committee of archaeologists and its prime function is to organise conferences and workshops which further the study of archaeology in Scotland.

Scottish Environment Link: The forum for Scotland's voluntary environment organisations - 36 member bodies representing a broad spectrum of environmental interests of which CSA is one.