Dougie Morgan

Dougie Morgan

British Army | 1979-2016
Ambassador – Scotland
(He/Him/His)

Dougie Morgan has over 38 years experience in the British Army, including 26 years in the Black Watch. During his regular and reserve service, he was the deputy chair for the British Army LGBT Forum for over 2 years, and the lead for all LGBT matters in Scotland.

Dougie was a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor whilst serving and continues to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally since leaving.

After leaving the army Dougie worked at Edinburgh Airport as a Security Officer and a member of the Additional Needs Team and was responsible for ensuring anyone with hidden disabilities and additional needs were supported through the airport. He is MHFA and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) trained.

In 2015 Dougie recievd a Proud of Scotland ‘Uniformed Icon of the Year’ award for services to the LGBTQ+ Community and in 2020 the Proud of Scotland ‘Outstanding Contribution to LGBTQ+ Life’ award, in 2023 he was awarded the Scottish Veterans’ award of ‘Inspiration of the Yera’ and ‘Overall Champion of the Year’ for his continued support to LGBTQ+ Veterans in Scotland.

Dougie was a Veteran Community Work for Fighting With Pride looking after Scotland and Northern Ireland areas from 2023-2025.

Dougie is married to Graeme and live in Alloa.