The Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies represents societies and individuals interested in the history of Ayrshire and its dissemination to a wider public. We act as an umbrella organisation, offering support and advice to our members; organise events to share news; promote the history of Ayrshire through conferences and publications; and where possible, we support and encourage academic research. In recognition of good works focussed on Ayrshire, we annually award the John Strawhorn Quaich.