Friends of Argyll Estates Archives

24/06/2026

A few of our fabby volunteers hard at work - the current bundles are correspondence with the Rosneath factor from the 1880s. We’re really grateful for their work.

19/06/2026

Great session at The Hub, Argyll Caravan Park! Thanks to all musicians.

18/06/2026

Regular environmental check of the stores - data download of temperature and relative humidity

17/06/2026

Delighted to welcome Craig Atkins to the archives today - at the start of his family history journey. Good luck Craig!

15/06/2026

Join us for a trad music sessiThe HUB Argyll Caravan Parkark on Thurs 18 June 14:00-17:00

10/06/2026

Jamie MacGregor is the Heritage Engagement and Access Officer at Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, a role he has held for the past five years. He leads a team of volunteers and works across public engagement, learning, exhibitions, and access, with a strong focus on the sites history. Since joining Dunollie, he has become deeply engaged with the history of the site and the MacDougalls of Lorn, sharing that passion through delivering guided tours, while also training new guides and contributing to the development of exhibitions and interpretation. His work centres on making history accessible, engaging, and meaningful for a wide range of audiences.

Jamie is uniquely placed to offer an overview of the history and cultural significance of the Brooch of Lorn. He will be the first of our four expert speakers at the Brooch of Lorn Study Day on Saturday 27 June!

Book your place here: https://argyllestatesarchives.org/product/brooch-of-lorn-study-day-ticket/

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

A different erratic rock but no chap this time. Location?

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

The Brooch of Lorn study day will be chaired in Gaelic and English by Àdhamh Ó Broin. Àdhamh is a Gael of mixed Irish and Scottish Highland ancestry, brought up between mainland Argyll and Glasgow and has been involved in arts and heritage his entire adult life as a Gaelic Consultant, Film Producer, Writer, MC and Multi-Instrumentalist Composer. He is a passionate Gaelic speaker, singer and tradition bearer.
As Gaelic Culture Officer, Àdhamh is responsible for the strategic development of Gaelic cultural services for Argyll and Bute. This includes designing and supporting projects and award schemes and promoting the CHARTS network among Gaelic arts, heritage, and cultural communities. This role is designed to meet key cultural objectives aligned with the Argyll and Bute Gaelic Language Plan and the National Language Plan.
This role is supported by Argyll and Bute Council.

Book your place for the Brooch of Lorn study day at https://argyllestatesarchives.org/shop