The Sheriff of Lorn/Lorne was historically the royal official responsible for enforcing law and order in Lorne, Scotland and bringing criminals to justice. The sheriffdom was created in 1293 by King

John of Scotland John Balliol ( – late 1314), known derisively as ''Toom Tabard'' (meaning "empty coat" – coat of arms), was King of Scots from 1292 to 1296. Little is known of his early life. After the death of Margaret, Maid of Norway, Scotland entered an ...

in an effort to maintain peace in the western reaches of his realm.

Dunollie Castle Dunollie Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùn Ollaigh) is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of Oban, on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll. The site enjoys views over towards the island of Kerrera and a view of the t ...

was the seat of the sheriff.

Sheriffs of Lorn

*Alasdair Mac Dubhghaill 1293-1306 Young; Stead (2010) p. 40 *Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll c.1610 *Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll

Citations and References

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