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Lieutenancy of Dumfries

The backgrounds of our Dumfries Lord-Lieutenant, Vice Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants.

Lieutenancy of Wigtown

About our Wigtown Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants.

Lieutenancy of The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright

About our Stewartry of Kirkcudbright Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants.

Guidance for receiving Lieutenants

Guidance on matters of protocol, precedence and ceremonial issues where the Lord-Lieutenant is invited in an official capacity.

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.