This is a list of people who served as Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire, Scotland. The post was abolished in 1975, being replaced by the Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran.
- Archibald Montgomerie, 11th Earl of Eglinton 17 March 1794 â 30 October 1796
- Hugh Montgomerie, 12th Earl of Eglinton 23 November 1796 â 14 December 1819
- George Boyle, 4th Earl of Glasgow 7 January 1820 â 15 August 1842
- Archibald Montgomerie, 13th Earl of Eglinton 15 August 1842 â 4 October 1861
- Archibald Kennedy, 2nd Marquess of Ailsa 4 December 1861 â 20 March 1870
- John Dalrymple, 10th Earl of Stair 15 June 1870 â 1897
- George Montgomerie, 15th Earl of Eglinton 1897 â 10 August 1919
- Archibald Kennedy, 3rd Marquess of Ailsa 16 November 1919 â 1937
- Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet 18 February 1937 â 1950
- Sir Geoffrey Hughes-Onslow 17 July 1950 â 1969
- Sir James Fergusson, 8th Baronet 7 April 1969 â 25 October 1973
- Col. Bryce Knox 5 March 1974 â 1991
Deputy Lieutenants
- James Thorneycroft 12 April 1901
- James Campbell 12 April 1901
Notes and references