Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Adam Black
Lord Provost
and
Member of Parliament
For the City of Edinburgh
Born 1784 Died 1874
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 55° 57.132′ N, 3° 11.665′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of Princes Street and Hanover Street, on the left when traveling west on Princes Street. Located in Princes Street Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2YJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scott Monument (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Scott Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Scott Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black Watch Monument (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edinburgh Municipal Building (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Knox (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Deacon Brodie’s (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lodging of Sir Simon Preston (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.
Also see . . . Adam Black on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.