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Dougie Morgan is the LGBT+ Operation’s Manager/ Veterans Community Worker for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
He has over 38 years’ experience in the British Army, serving from 1979 – 2016 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 he was the lead for all LGBT matters in Scotland.
Dougie was a Mental Health First Aid Instructor whilst serving and has continued to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally in all his posts after service. After completing his military service, he 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 which could be very challenging. He is MHFA and ASIST trained.
During the Covid lockdown, he worked at Sainsbury’s as a delivery driver and Gleneagles 5 * Hotel as a guest planner.
In 2015 Dougie received a Proud of Scotland ‘Uniformed Icon of the Year’ award for services to the LGBT+ community and in 2020 received the Proud of Scotland Outstanding Contribution to LGBTQI+ Life and then in 2023 Dougie was awarded the Scottish Veterans award of Inspiration of the Year and Overall, Champion of the year for his continued support to LGBT+ Veterans in Scotland.
Dougie got married to Graeme in 2016 and have been together since 2010, and they live in Alloa.
Glasgow and the West Coast of Scotland
Calling all LGBT+ Veterans and serving personnel in Glasgow and the West of Scotland who were affected by the military ban on homosexuality and who can get to Glasgow.
What: I have started a social meet-up group to bring together all LGBT+ Veterans in a safe, supportive, and like-minded place where we can socialise, have a chat and a general get-together. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Why: It’s hard to find an inclusive gathering that fits all our needs in one place but is also understanding and accepting of our experiences, so having a meet-up will do just that.
Where: Next meeting to be confirmed
So, if you are interested, please come along. We know that people are spread far and wide, but we need to try to cover a large geographical area. Glasgow was the best option, and eventually, we hope to replicate this in other places.
CONTACT: Dougie Morgan
dougie.morgan@fightingwithpride.org.uk to register your attendance or to ask for more details.
Edinburgh, West Lothian, Scottish Borders and Fife
Calling all LGBT+ Veterans and their families and serving personnel in Edinburgh, West Lothian, Scottish Borders and Fife who were affected by the military ban on homosexuality and who can travel to Veterans First point Gilmerton 20th August 2024.
What: I have started a social meet-up group to bring together all LGBT+ Veterans in a safe, supportive, and like-minded place where we can socialise, have a chat and a general get-together. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Why: It’s hard to find an inclusive gathering that fits all our needs in one place but is also understanding and accepting of our experiences, so having a meet-up will do just that.
Where: Fighting With Pride Drip-In Session, Tuesday 20th August, Veterans First Point Lothian, 468 Gilmerton Road, First Floor, Rothsay Wing, Edinburgh EH17 7SA, 1300 – 1400hrs.
So, if you are interested, please come along. We know that people are spread far and wide, but we need to try to cover a large geographical area. Glasgow was the best option, and eventually, we hope to replicate this in other places.
CONTACT: Dougie Morgan
dougie.morgan@fightingwithpride.org.uk to register your attendance or to ask for more details.
Pride events for the region have finished for this year. We will try and get involved in as many local 2025 prides as we possibly can and it would be great if you could come along and support us. We will let you know the details as we get information and post them here and in our Newsletter.
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