Description

Join us online via Zoom on Friday 13 March 2026 at 19:30 UK time to hear a presentation about the famous Brooch of Lorn by Jamie MacGregor, Heritage Engagement & Access Officer for the MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust.

The Brooch of Lorn is a fascinating artefact with a long and turbulent history. In his talk Jamie will tell the story of the brooch, examining the legendary tale of its acquisition by the MacDougalls from King Robert I, as well as the manner of its capture and subsequent return by the Campbells in a symbolic gesture of clan reconciliation.

Speaker Biography

Jamie MacGregor is Heritage Engagement & Access Officer for the MacDougall of Dunollie Preservation Trust (DPT) based at Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds in Oban, Argyll. Jamie is responsible for Dunollie Links, DPT’s community engagement programme. He manages and recruits volunteers, facilitates pathways projects with Oban High School and runs educational workshops for school groups throughout the year. He also works closely with Dunollie’s volunteer archive group and museum stewards, and has carried out significant research on the history of Dunollie Castle and the MacDougall clan.

Outside of his work at Dunollie, Jamie plays an active role in local heritage organisations and occasionally takes on personal/family research projects. He is also a keen musician and plays the bagpipes for private functions and events.

Key Info

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This event is FREE* for members of the Friends.

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