Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire facts for kids

A Lord Lieutenant is a special person who represents the King or Queen in a county or region. They are the King's personal representative there. This article tells you about the people who have served as Lord Lieutenant for Banffshire, a historic area in Scotland.

What Does a Lord Lieutenant Do?

A Lord Lieutenant is a very important volunteer role. They are chosen by the King or Queen to be their representative in a specific area. Their main job is to uphold the dignity of the Crown. This means they help make sure royal visits go smoothly. They also present awards and medals on behalf of the King. They support local communities and promote good citizenship. It's a bit like being a local ambassador for the monarch.

Who Were the Lord Lieutenants of Banffshire?

Here is a list of the people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Banffshire over the years. Each person held this important role for a period of time.

• James Duff, 2nd Earl Fife served from March 17, 1794, to January 24, 1809.
• For a few years, from 1809 to 1813, the role was handled by a group of people. This is called being in commission. The people in this group were:
  • Sir George Abercromby, 4th Baron Abercromby
  • Francis Garden Campbell
  • Stewart Souler
• James Duff, 4th Earl Fife took over on June 8, 1813, and served until 1856.
• James Duff, 5th Earl Fife became Lord Lieutenant on March 17, 1856, and served until August 7, 1879.
• Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond held the position from August 22, 1879, to September 27, 1903.
• Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 7th Duke of Richmond followed, serving from November 16, 1903, to January 18, 1928.
• Sir John Ritchie Findlay, 1st Baronet was Lord Lieutenant from April 11, 1928, to April 13, 1930.
• James Archibald served from July 19, 1930, to September 8, 1946.
• Sir George Abercromby, 8th Baronet held the role from December 21, 1946, to September 9, 1964.
• Colonel Thomas Robert Gordon-Duff served from January 15, 1965, until 1987.
  • From 1975 to 1996, this role was known as the Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Banff in the Grampian Region.
• James Alexander Strachan McPherson served from December 11, 1987, until 2002.
• Clare Nancy Russell was Lord Lieutenant from February 19, 2003, to August 4, 2019.
• Christopher Andrew Crawford Simpson became Lord Lieutenant on August 4, 2019, and is currently serving.

What About Deputy Lieutenants?

Deputy Lieutenants are people who help and support the Lord Lieutenant. They are also volunteers. A county can have several Deputy Lieutenants at one time. The number often depends on how many people live in the area. Their appointment does not end when a new Lord Lieutenant takes over. However, they usually retire from the role when they turn 75 years old.

Here are some of the people who have served as Deputy Lieutenants for Banffshire:

• George Stephen, 1st Baron Mount Stephen was appointed on April 29, 1901.
• Jim Walker and Andrew Simpson served until January 14, 2020.
• Frances McKay and Patricia Lawson started their roles on January 14, 2020.
• Alan McIntosh
• Charles Milne