Lord Lieutenant of Inverness facts for kids
The Lord-Lieutenant of Inverness is like a special helper for the British King or Queen in a part of Scotland called Inverness. This area includes places like Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey, and Lochaber. Their job is to represent the monarch and help with important local events.
What Does a Lord-Lieutenant Do?
A Lord-Lieutenant is the King or Queen's personal representative in their area. Think of them as a very important local ambassador for the monarch. They help with royal visits, present medals and awards on behalf of the King or Queen, and support local community groups. They also help to promote the area and its people.
Where is the Inverness Lieutenancy Area?
The area the Lord-Lieutenant of Inverness looks after has changed a bit over time. Before 1975, it was simply known as the county of Inverness. After 1975, it was defined to include the local government districts of Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey, and Lochaber. These areas are all part of the larger Highland region in Scotland. This definition was confirmed again in 1996.
Who Has Been Lord-Lieutenant of Inverness?
Many important people have served as the Lord-Lieutenant of Inverness over the years. They are chosen by the King or Queen to represent them in the area. Here is a list of some of the people who have held this special role:
- Sir James Grant, 8th Baronet (1794 – 1809)
- Francis Ogilvy-Grant, 6th Earl of Seafield (1809 – 1853)
- Thomas Alexander Fraser, 12th Lord Lovat (1853 – 1873)
- Simon Fraser, 13th Lord Lovat (1873 – 1887)
- Donald Cameron, 24th Lochiel (1887 – 1905)
- Alfred Donald Mackintosh (1905 – 1938)
- Colonel Sir Donald Cameron, 25th Lochiel (1939 – 1951)
- Alexander Godfrey Macdonald, 7th Baron Macdonald (1952 – 1970)
- Sir Donald Hamish Cameron, 26th Lochiel (1971 – 1985)
- Lachlan Mackintosh (1985 – 1995)
- James Gray, Baron Gray of Contin (1996 – 2002)
- Donald Angus Cameron, 27th Lochiel (2002 – 2021)
- James Robert Edwards Wotherspoon (2021 - present)
