John Wightman of Mauldslie

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]

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