Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire facts for kids
The Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire was a special person chosen by the King or Queen to represent them in the area of Ayrshire, Scotland. Think of them like a local ambassador for the monarch! Their main job was to help with important events and ceremonies, and to support the local community. This role was very important in the past.
The position of Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire was officially ended in 1975. After that, a new role was created called the Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran, which covers a slightly different area.
Who Were the Lord Lieutenants of Ayrshire?
Many important people served as the Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire over the years. These individuals were often powerful nobles or respected leaders from the region. They took on the responsibility of representing the Crown and looking after the interests of Ayrshire.
Here is a list of the people who held this important position:
- Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of Eglinton served from March 17, 1794, to October 30, 1796.
- Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton took over from November 23, 1796, until December 14, 1819.
- George Boyle, 4th Earl of Glasgow held the role from January 7, 1820, to August 15, 1842.
- Archibald Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton served from August 15, 1842, to October 4, 1861.
- Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa was Lord Lieutenant from December 4, 1861, to March 20, 1870.
- John Dalrymple, 10th Earl of Stair held the position from June 15, 1870, until 1897.
- George Arnulph Montgomerie, 15th Earl of Eglinton served from 1897 to August 10, 1919.
- Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa took the role from November 16, 1919, until 1937.
- Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet served from February 18, 1937, until 1950.
- Sir Geoffrey Hughes-Onslow held the position from July 17, 1950, until 1969.
- Sir James Fergusson, 8th Baronet served from April 7, 1969, to October 25, 1973.
- Colonel Bryce Muir Knox was the last Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, serving from March 5, 1974, until the role was abolished in 1975.
