Aberdeen Burghs (Commonwealth Parliament constituency)
| Aberdeen Burghs | |
|---|---|
| Former constituency for the Protectorate Parliament | |
| Region | Scotland |
| Former constituency | |
| Created | 1654 |
| Abolished | 1659 |
| 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]
List of Members of Parliament
[edit]| Name | From | To | Party/Political Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Keith of Delny | 1654 | 1659 | Parliamentarian[a] |
| George Keith of Ludquharn | 1654 | 1659 |
References
[edit]- ^ The Story of the Scottish Parliament: The First Two Decades Explained. Edinburgh University Press. 2022. p. 322. ISBN 9781474454919. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
Notes
[edit]- ^ 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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