Friends of Argyll Estates Archives
The archives of the Campbell family, dukes of Argyll
Events
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Finding Your Scottish Family: Argyll Estate Archives and Beyond
Two Evenings • Two Communities • Two stories. Tuesday 3 November & Tuesday 10 November 202618:00–20:00 GMT Online. Go beyond names, dates and relationships — discover the stories in the archives Join us for this year’s study evenings. Two fascinating evenings exploring Tiree and Kintyre, and discover how archives, estate records and local sources can…
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Bob Reid – A profile of George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll through the lens of his stewardship of the Island of Tiree
Wednesday 16th September 19:30 UK time Image: Portrait of George Douglas Campbell – 8th Duke of Argyll Messrs. Walk & Sons Cavendish Square, London. Join us online via Zoom on Wednesday 16 September at 19:30 UK time to hear Bob Reid talk about his research into the 8th Duke’s stewardship of the island of Tiree. The subject…
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Seminar Series 2026-27
Friends of Argyll Estates Archives are delighted to introduce our new Seminar Series for 2026-27, informed by research undertaken in the archive. Most seminars take place via Zoom on a Wednesday at 19:30 UK-time, although there are a few exceptions (in bold below). Members of the Friends can attend these events for FREE. Non-members pay…
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Doors Open Day, Saturday 20 September
Ever wondered what amazing historical records the Duke of Argyll keeps in his archives? Want to find out more about people and places in Argyll and beyond? Join us on Saturday 20 September 2025 when Argyll Estates Archives is open for Doors Open Day! Drop-in, book for a FREE tour or come along for our…
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April 2025 Online Seminar: Duke Niall Revisited
In a change from our advertised programme, our April presentation in the Friends seminar series 2024/25, will take place via zoom on Friday 25 April 2025 at 14:30 UK time when Kenneth Whyte will present ‘Duke Niall Revisited’. Niall Diarmid Campbell, 10th duke of Argyll, (1872-1949) was a Highland landlord, member of the British aristocracy,…
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Seminar Series
The Friends of Argyll Estates Archives are delighted to introduce a series of online seminars, informed by research undertaken in the archive. All seminars take place via Zoom on a Friday, at various start times to allow Friends around the world to participate. Members of the Friends can attend these events for FREE. Non-members pay…