John Wightman of Mauldslie
John Wightman of Mauldslie (c.1670–1740) was an 18th-century Scottish merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1721 to 1723.
Life
[edit]In 1702 he is noted as owner of Mary of Guise's former palace on the Castlehill, having purchased in from James Dalrymple, 1st Viscount of Stair.[1] The building was demolished in 1845 to build New College.[2]
He owned the estates of Huntlycoat and Mauldslie Castle on the River Clyde near Carluke.[3]
In 1721 he succeeded John Campbell as Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Campbell resumed the role in 1723.[4]
Mauldslie Castle was rebuilt by Robert Adam in 1792.[5]
Family
[edit]Christian Wightman, who died in 1805, widow of a John Wightman of Maudslie, is thought to be the wife of his grandson.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chapter 9 – The Castle Hill (concluded)., pp.87-94". 7 March 2018.
- ^ Scotsman (newspaper) 18 July 2018
- ^ "E106/22/7/101 | ScotlandsPlaces". scotlandsplaces.gov.uk.
- ^ "Alderman Provests and Lord Provests of the Royal Burgh and City of Edi". Scottish Monumental Inscriptions.
- ^ Graham, Jimmy (26 January 2014). "CUBO ET EXCUBO: Mauldslie Castle, West Lodge".
- ^ The Scots Magazine vol 67
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