Adam Brown of Blackford

Adam Brown of Blackford (c.1660–1711) was a Scottish merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

Life He lived in Blackford, south of Edinburgh.

In 1710 he succeeded Sir Patrick Johnston as Lord Provost. He died in office in October 1711 and was replaced by Sir Robert Blackwood of Pitreavie.

Baronetcy The Brown baronetcy, of Edinburgh in the County of Midlothian, was created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 24 February 1710 for "Robert Brown, Lord Provost of Edinburgh". George Edward Cokayne stated that either this Adam Brown was meant, or the baronetcy is questionable.

Family He is possibly grandfather or great-grandfather of the later Lord Provost Walter Brown who was a wine merchant.