Aberdeen Burghs (Commonwealth Parliament constituency)

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Aberdeen Burghs
Former constituency
for the Protectorate Parliament
RegionScotland
Former constituency
Created1654
Abolished1659
Created from Scotland
Replaced by Banff
Cullen
Aberdeen

During, The Protectorate, Scottish burghs of Banff, Cullen and Aberdeen were jointly represented by one singular Member of Parliament in the House of Commons at Westminster from 1654 until 1659. Although, elections were held only at Aberdeen. [1]

Contents

List of Members of Parliament

NameFromToParty/Political Alignment
William Keith of Delny 16541659 Parliamentarian [a]
George Keith of Ludquharn 16541659

References

  1. ↑ The Story of the Scottish Parliament: The First Two Decades Explained. Edinburgh University Press. 2022. p. 322. ISBN   9781474454919 . Retrieved 31 May 2025.

Notes

  1. ↑ During the Commonwealth/Protectorate (1653-1659), the Parliament was under Oliver Cromwell's rule and the party system as known later did not exist.


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