Meet our Clan Chief…

Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, the 24th Chief of Clan Gregor and Chieftain of the Children of the Mist, is a distinguished Scottish leader known for his military service, global humanitarian work, and celebrated career as a landscape photographer. Born in 1959, he spent his early years in several countries—including the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Greece, and the United States—an international upbringing that shaped his outlook and deepened his appreciation of culture, history, and landscape.

Military Career

After graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Sir Malcolm was commissioned into the Scots Guards in 1980. His career took him across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Northern Ireland, where he undertook both operational and staff roles. He also served a two‑year assignment with the 6th Gurkha Rifles in Hong Kong and Nepal, acting as battalion operations officer and commanding a rifle company. His final military appointment was as Chief of Staff of 51 Highland Brigade; a formation tied to the historic 51st Highland Division.

Photography and Humanitarian Work

Following his military service, Sir Malcolm turned his lifelong love of the outdoors toward a professional career in landscape photography. His photographic journeys have taken him from the dramatic coasts and mountains of Scotland to remote landscapes in Iceland, France, the United States, and especially Oman. His publications—featuring deserts, highland terrain, and wild coastlines—have earned him recognition as a leading contemporary photographer of natural environments.

His humanitarian work includes extensive time in conflict‑affected regions, documenting the efforts of landmine‑clearance teams in Afghanistan, Angola, Somaliland, Cambodia, Kosovo, and Georgia. His ability to combine artistic vision with the realities of humanitarian service has made his work both visually striking and historically valuable. His more recent projects include an extended photographic journey through the Namib Desert.

Sir Malcolm is a Fellow of both the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Photographic Society.

Clan Leadership

As Chief of Clan Gregor, Sir Malcolm plays a central role in promoting the heritage of one of Scotland’s oldest Highland clans. His responsibilities include representing the clan at Highland Games, international gatherings, and cultural events across the world. He is known for fostering the worldwide MacGregor community, supporting Scottish diaspora groups, and encouraging the preservation of clan traditions, stories, and historical research.

Personal Life

Sir Malcolm lives near Lockerbie in Dumfriesshire with his family. Alongside his leadership duties, he continues to travel widely, photograph remote landscapes, and support cultural, historical, and humanitarian initiatives connected to Scotland and the wider world.

Lady Fiona MacGregor of MacGregor, born Fiona Armstrong, is a distinguished British broadcaster, writer, historian, and public servant, widely recognized for her dynamic career in journalism and her leadership within Scotland’s clan community. As the wife of Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, the 24th Chief of Clan Gregor, she serves as Lady MacGregor of MacGregor—a role that places her at the center of Scottish cultural preservation, heritage outreach, and international clan representation.

Broadcasting and Media Career

Lady Fiona is one of the United Kingdom’s most accomplished female broadcasters. Over several decades, she has worked as a reporter, presenter, and newscaster for major networks including ITN, BBC News, Sky TV, and NBC. Her journalistic work has taken her across Europe, Africa, the United States, and the Far East, covering a wide range of subjects—from political affairs to social issues such as healthcare, humanitarian challenges, and landmine removal.

Closer to home, she has also produced lifestyle and cultural programs focused on Scottish clans, cooking, and angling, highlighting her personal passions and deep connection to Scotland’s identity. She currently presents ITV’s “Border Life,” a current‑affairs program centered on life and issues in southern Scotland.

Writing, Research, and Cultural Contributions

In addition to her broadcasting career, Lady Fiona is an accomplished author and columnist. She contributes regular columns to publications such as The Courier, Scottish Field, and Scotbanner. Her writing spans history, culture, heritage, and the Scottish way of life.

She holds a doctorate in Scottish history, with research focused on Highlandism—the cultural evolution of Scotland’s tartan imagery and national identity. She also holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow in recognition of her contributions to Scottish culture and media.

Lady Fiona is currently working on a biography of an aristocratic MacGregor woman who served in the household of Queen Victoria, reflecting her continued dedication to recovering and preserving the stories of Scotland’s historic families.

Public Service

Lady Fiona serves as His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries, one of the senior Crown appointments in Scotland. As Lord Lieutenant, she represents the monarch at official functions and supports civic, charitable, and cultural organizations throughout the region.

Clan Gregor Leadership

With a long history of involvement in clan organizations—including years spent running an Armstrong clan society—Lady Fiona now plays a leading role within the Clan Gregor Society, where she serves as a Vice President. She regularly appears at Highland Games, clan gatherings, and international cultural events, promoting Scottish heritage and strengthening the global MacGregor community.

Passions and Personal Life

Lady Fiona is known as one of the UK’s most prominent female fly‑fishers and has written two books on the subject. Beyond fishing, she enjoys swimming, cooking, and gardening, and she remains deeply engaged in Scottish cultural life, heritage work, and storytelling.

She lives with Sir Malcolm near Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, where both continue to serve as leading representatives of one of Scotland’s most ancient and celebrated Highland clans.