Sir Adam Hepburn was the son of Adam Hepburn, Master of Hailes and Helen Home, and brother of Patrick, the first Earl of Bothwell.
He lived at Craigs, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.
He married Elizabeth Ogstoun, daughter of William Ogstoun, thus making a considerable addition to his patrimony.
He was killed in action at the Battle of Flodden on 9 September 1513,[2] as were his brother George and nephew Adam, the second Earl of Bothwell.
Adam Hepburn and his wife Elizabeth had three daughters: Since he died without male-issue, his estate was divided amongst these three daughters,