Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian

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This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian (also known as Edinburghshire).

† Known as Lord-Lieutenant in Lothian Region (Midlothian District) until 1996.

Deputy Lieutenants

For the City of Edinburgh see List of Lord Provosts of Edinburgh

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