David Steuart (Lord Provost)

David Steuart or Stewart (1747–1824) was an 18th/19th century Scottish merchant, banker and bibliophile who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh from 1780 to 1782.

[4] In 1790 he commissioned William Sibbald to create a plan for a large swathe of land owned by Steuart between Gabriels Road and Lord Moray's estate to the west.

He persuaded the council to purchase the land east of Gabriels Road (centred on Bellevue Lodge) to enlarge the proposal.

From 1802 to 1809 Sibbald developed this area as what is now known as the Second New Town, aided by Robert Reid who oversaw elevational design.

[5] One of his most notable acts as Lord Provost was commissioning John Ainslie to map Edinburgh.

Bailie Lothian with Provost David Steuart by John Kay
Dalguise House
The grave of David Steuart, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, St Cuthberts Churchyard