👉 The term "lairdship" is a title or position traditionally held by a person who holds the office of Lord Lieutenant of Scotland. This title was introduced in 1924 and has been used ever since to denote a senior official or figure with responsibility for policing, law enforcement, and administration within the Scottish Parliament's jurisdiction.
In order to understand this term more clearly, let us break it down:
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Lord Lieutenant
: This is the most senior position held by Lord Lieutenant of Scotland