oct 1, 1824 - The Brooch of Lorn is returned to the clan
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The Brooch of Lorn was restored to Sir John, after being lost for 177 years!
It had been stolen during the burning of Gylen castle in 1647 by Covenenter forces. Since that time its whereabouts were unknown to the clan.
General Duncan Campbell of Lochnell had recently obtained the Brooch from its Campbell of Bragleen possessor and arranged for a public ceremony in which the Duke of Argyll returned the Brooch to Sir John who was representing his father, Patrick of Dunollie, in the ceremony.
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