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The Lord-Lieutenant is the Queen’s representative in Banffshire. The current Lord-Lieutenant of Banffshire is Mrs Clare Russell JP. 

Here is some history and a brief explanation of the role of the Lord- Lieutenant. The area of the Banffshire Lieutenancy comprises part of the Moray Council area and part of West Aberdeenshire. 

To assist her in her duties the Lord-Lieutenant appoints;

Deputy Lieutenants
The Clerk to the Lord-Lieutenant

Among the many things that the Lord-Lieutenant deals with in Banffshire are:

Royal Visits
Queens Award for Enterprise
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Congratulatory messages from Her Majesty
The Armed Forces, Territorial Army, other Volunteer and Cadet forces
Nominations for Honours and Garden Parties

We have included a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Lord-Lieutenant and her duties and a contact page.