Category: Lord Provost of Glasgow

Categories: Glasgow, Scotland | British Politicians

Although the role and responsibilities have changed over time, The Right Honourable Lord Provost of Glasgow is the convener of the Glasgow City Council and as such, acts in the capacity of Mayor. Today, they are elected by the city councillors and serve not only as the chair of that body, but as a figurehead for the entire city.

In feudal times they maintained the city guard.

The Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow, by virtue of office, is also:

• Lord-Lieutenant of the County of the City of Glasgow
• a Commissioner of Northern Lighthouses.

Wikipedia retains a listing of all those that held the office of the Lord Provost of Glasgow.

Part of the British Isles Politicians Project

William Bilsland 17 Mar 1847 Drymen, Stirlingshire, Scotland - 27 Aug 1921

Samuel Chisholm 23 Sep 1836 Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom - 27 Sep 1923

Thomas (Crawford) Craufurd of Jordanhill abt 1526 Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, Scotland - 03 Jan 1603

James Ewing 05 Dec 1775 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland - 29 Nov 1853

John (Primrose) Baronet of Redholme Dumbreck and Govan 22 Oct 1847 Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland - 29 Jun 1924

Thomas (Stewart) Stewart Ist of Minto abt 1435 Garlies, Scotland - 1500

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