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John Wightman of Mauldslie

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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

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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

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Christian Wightman, who died in 1805, widow of a John Wightman of Maudslie, is thought to be the wife of his grandson.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Chapter 9 – The Castle Hill (concluded)., pp.87-94". 7 March 2018.
  2. ^ Scotsman (newspaper) 18 July 2018
  3. ^ "E106/22/7/101 | ScotlandsPlaces". scotlandsplaces.gov.uk.
  4. ^ "Alderman Provests and Lord Provests of the Royal Burgh and City of Edi". Scottish Monumental Inscriptions.
  5. ^ Graham, Jimmy (26 January 2014). "CUBO ET EXCUBO: Mauldslie Castle, West Lodge".
  6. ^ The Scots Magazine vol 67