Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire

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 Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire is Alexander Philip Manson.

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire is The Lady Saltoun DL

The Lady Saltoun became a Deputy Lieutenant in 2005 and was appointed Vice Lord-Lieutenant in 2025 by Alexander Manson.

Kate lives near Fraserburgh, where she was born. She supports many local charities, particularly the RNLI, RNMDSF (the Fisherman’s Mission) and the Lighthouse Museum. She was Chairman of the Friends of Roxburghe House (the palliative care unit of the Aberdeen Royal Iinfirmary) from 2010-2020. She is Patron of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Fraserburgh.

Lady Saltoun is Chief of Clan Fraser. Kate is married to Mark Nicolson and they have 3 children and 5 grandchildren

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.

The Most Hon. The Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair Bt DL

Mrs Sarah Bell DL

Mrs Nicola Bradford DL

Mr James Buchan DL

Mr Melfort Campbell OBE DL FRSE

Major(Retd) Nicholas Champion MBE DL

Mr Douglas Fowlie DL

Mrs Jean Haslam DL

Major Grenville Irvine-Fortescue MBE DL

Mrs Fiona Kennedy Clark OBE DL

Miss Sarah Mackie DL