The Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire

The Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire is Alexander Philip Manson.

He was appointed by Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd April 2020. The Lord-Lieutenant represents the King in the historic county of Aberdeenshire and his primary duty is to uphold the dignity of the crown. The Lord-Lieutenant’s role is non-political and voluntary. He seeks to encourage a spirit of co-operation in the voluntary services and benevolent organisations and takes an active interest in the business, industrial and social life of Aberdeenshire.

Lord-Lieutenants in Scotland are appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister and the First Minister of Scotland.

The office of Lord-Lieutenant is of military origin. Today, links are maintained by association with Volunteer Reserve Forces. There are also connections with other uniformed organisations such as the Fire, Police and Ambulance services and many local voluntary bodies, as well as youth organisations including The Cadet Forces. Lord-Lieutenants were long been associated with the magistracy, but in Scotland this direct association ceased in 2007.

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire is Joanna, Marchioness of Aberdeen DL

Joanna, Lady Aberdeen became a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) in 2003 and was appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenant in 2020 by Alexander Manson, having served for a short period with his predecessor James Ingleby CVO. Joanna lives at Haddo and is involved in the life and work of the estate as well as activities and events at Haddo House, Hall and Country Park. She is a patron of Haddo House Choral and Operatic Society, and serves as a trustee of Haddo Arts and of the David & June Gordon Memorial Trust. She supports a number of charities and organisations in the community and further afield and is an elder of Methlick Parish Church.

Deputy Lieutenants of Aberdeenshire

The work of the Lord-Lieutenant is further supported by a cohort of deputies who give their time voluntarily, are based throughout our large county and assist in the performance of public duties in Aberdeenshire. They also provide local knowledge and support in the areas they know well. When Deputy Lieutenants are asked to deputise for the Lord-Lieutenant, they are representing His Majesty the King.

The Reverend Kenneth MacKenzie DL is Chaplain to the Lieutenancy.

Mrs Nicola Bradford DL

Mr James Buchan DL

Mr Melfort Campbell OBE DL FRSE

Mr Douglas Fowlie DL

Mrs Jean Haslam DL

Major Grenville Irvine-Fortescue DL

Mrs Fiona Kennedy Clark OBE DL

Miss Sarah Mackie DL

Mr Steven Mackison DL

Professor James N’Dow OBE DL

Mr William Paton DL