The Lord Lieutenancies of Dumfries and Galloway

The Lord-Lieutenant is the King's personal representative in the area they live in. Their role includes officiating at events, organising royal visits and nominating people for honours and awards.

Your Lieutenancies

In Dumfries and Galloway we have three Lord-Lieutenants representing Dumfriesshire, The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright and Wigtownshire.

Fiona Armstrong

Fiona Armstrong, Lord-Lieutenant of Dumfries

Find out who the Deputy Lieutenants are for Dumfries.

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Lord-Lieutenant for The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright

Find out who the Deputy Lieutenants are for Stewartry of Kirkcudbright.

Aileen Brewis, Lord-Lieutenant for Wigtown

Aileen Brewis, Lord-Lieutenant for Wigtown

Find out who the Deputy Lieutenants are for Wigtown.

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Request a visit

You can request a visit from the Royal Family or Lord-Lieutenant.

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History and role of Lord-Lieutenants

The UK has 98 Lord-Lieutenants and their original job was to raise a small volunteer army for the King.