Dukes of Argyll - Hereditary Offices

Hereditary Offices

  • Master of the Royal Household in Scotland
  • Admiral of the Western Isles
  • Keeper of the Royal Castles of: Carrick, Dunoon, Dunstaffnage, Tarbert
  • High Sheriff of Argyllshire
  • Member Queen's Body Guard for Scotland

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