Lord Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire
Mrs Sheena Cruickshank of Dollar is the first woman Lord Lieutenant in Clackmannanshire’s history. Mrs Cruickshank acts as the Queen’s representative in the County. The duties of a Lord Lieutenant include presiding over Royal engagements, carrying out official duties on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, and encouraging voluntary work. She is interested in promoting civic pride within Clackmannanshire by, for example, sponsoring the “Look Aboot Ye” photographic competition. Also in furthering existing links with those furth of the County, but with roots in the County, for example the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment. In 2008, the Lord Lieutenant represented the Queen when the Regiment exercised its priviledge of Freedom of the County by parading the Queen's Colours. There is also the Alabama State University, USA which was founded by William Paterson of Tullibody.
In addition the Lord Lieutenant submits suggestions for royal visits to Clackmannanshire and works with the Queen's advisors to co-ordinate the programme for all approved royal visits.
The Lord Lieutenant is assisted by Depute Lieutenants in Clackmannanshire namely:
- Mr Robert Anderson
- Mary Erskine, Countess of Mar & Kellie - Vice Lord Lieutenant
- Jamie Erskine, Earl of Mar & Kellie
- Mrs Kit Gow
- Mrs Jean Hunter
- Mr Wiliam Jarvis
- Mr Neil MacFarlane
- Mrs Lynne Mack
- Mr Alistair Spowage
- Lt Col J Stewart
A message from the Lord Lieutenant
“One of my most pleasant tasks as Lord Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire is to participate, when asked, in the celebration of a 100th Birthday or a 60th Wedding Anniversary and to have the honour of acting on behalf of Her Majesty through delivering message of congratulations. If you are aware of local people who would enjoy receiving 100th Birthday or 60th Wedding congratulations from HM The Queen, please contact The Clerk to the Lieutenancy, c/o Wilson & Jarvis Solicitors at the address below.
I am delighted when someone local receives just reward or recognition for their commitment to service in the community. Several people in the County have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday and the New Year’s Honours Lists. If you know of any local person who deserves this honour, you should contact the Clerk to the Lieutenancy, at the address detailed below for a nomination form. Anyone may nominate someone for an Honour. In submitting a nomination, letters of support from those who have close knowledge of the contribution should be attached to the nomination form. Whilst I cannot influence the decision, I am happy to write in support, if I have personal awareness of the contribution made. I do try to encourage just recognition for local individuals”
The Lord Lieutenant’s Golden Jubilee Trust
During 2002, Mrs Cruickshank set-up this Trust to help fund improvements to Parliament Walk in Alloa.
The walkway, which was officially opened by HRH The Duke of York on 29th November 2002, now provides a striking approach to Alloa Tower in the heart of the town.
Through the Trust, Mrs Cruickshank continues to sponsor the “Citizen of the Year” award presented at the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Provost of Clackmannanshire.
Details of the Clackmannanshire's Award ceremony can be found on this website.
If you would like further information on the duties of Clackmannanshire’s Lord Lieutenant please contact:
Mr William Jarvis
Clerk to the Lieutenancy
Caeser & Howie Solicitors
27 Mar Street
Alloa FK10 1HX
Tel. 01259 723408
or contact:
Chief Executive’s Services
Clackmannanshire Council
Greenfield
Alloa FK10 2AD
Tel. 01259 452011 or e-mail chiefexecutiveservice@clacks.gov.uk
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