What Our Clients Say
“Claire Magill is an exceptional conservator whose work on our 17th-century Stoneware Griffin and plaster busts was completed to the highest professional standards. She combines ethical practice with clear, honest advice and delivers outstanding results. Claire also provided preventive conservation guidance and trained our team in collection care. Professional, sensitive, and highly skilled -Claire is an asset to any heritage project.”
— Duke of Abercorn
Baronscourt Estate, Co Tyrone
“Claire is an outstanding conservator whose 18 year contribution to the National Trust has been invaluable. As Regional Conservator, she guides and trains more than forty house team members and five General Managers, ensuring exemplary standards of collections care. A key member of the Country Specialist team, she brings strategic insight and leadership that balances conservation and access whilst maximising public benefit. Claire’s unwavering dedication and expertise make her a trusted leader in preventive conservation.”
— Heather McLachlan
Regional Director National Trust, NI
“Over the last 14 years, Claire has conserved a number of maquettes and master models from our permanent collection. Claires work is research based and conducted in line with the best practice standards required for an accredited museum. When necessary, seeks support from her extensive network of colleagues throughout the UK. I would highly recommend Claires services.”
— Dr Riann Coulter
Curator and manager at FE McWilliam
Gallery, Banbridge
“A clear, well-structured and thorough review that shows you have reflected thoughtfully on your continued professional development since your last appraisal. You demonstrate the broad scope of your learning through a range of engaging and varied projects. Your action plan is focused, considered and timebound. Congratulations on an excellent review and wishing you all the best for the future. Next recall 2030.”
— CPD reader
For CPD Review to maintain your Accredited status
“Claire is an outstanding conservator whose 18 year contribution to the National Trust has been invaluable. As Regional Conservator, she guides and trains more than forty house team members and five General Managers, ensuring exemplary standards of collections care. A key member of the Country Specialist team, she brings strategic insight and leadership that balances conservation and access whilst maximising public benefit. Claire’s unwavering dedication and expertise make her a trusted leader in preventive conservation.”
— Lady Rose & Peter Lauritzen
Family donors / benefactors
“Claire restored my Venetian glass with extraordinary skill and care. Her ability to stabilize delicate fragments while preserving the original artistry was remarkable. The piece looks flawless yet retains its historic integrity. Her professionalism and discretion make her my first choice for any future conservation work.”
— Private Collector