Lord Lieutenant of the Western Isles
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This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant
of the Western Isles. The office was created in 1975.
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
of the Western Isles. The office was created in 1975.
- Maj. Samuel Longbotham 13 April 1975 – 1983
- Granville Leveson-Gower, 5th Earl Granville 14 April 1983 – 1993
- John Morrison, 2nd Viscount DunrossilJohn Morrison, 2nd Viscount DunrossilFlight Lieutenant John William Morrison, 2nd Viscount Dunrossil CMG JP was a diplomat and British peer. He was present in the South African courtroom when Nelson Mandela was sentenced to 27 years' imprisonment and obtained study materials for Mandela to achieve a law degree from the University of...
4 November 1993 – 22 March 2000 - vacant
- Alexander MathesonAlexander MathesonAlexander Matheson may refer to:*Alexander Wallace Matheson , Prince Edward Island politician*Sir Alexander Matheson, 1st Baronet , Scottish businessman and Liberal politician...
27 April 2001 – present