John Stark (printer)

John Stark of Huntfield FRSE FSSA (1779–1849) was a 19th-century Scottish printer, author and naturalist.

He was born on 14 October 1779 in Blyth's Muir in Peeblesshire the son of James Stark, and his wife, Elizabeth Lawson.

His time here id thought to have brought about the inspiration for Walter Scott's character: Dominie Sampson.

[4] He then moved consequetively to: 54 Bristo St (1811); Writers Court (1812/13); Fishmarket Close (1814–19); and Brown Square (1820-1825).

He is buried nearby in St Cuthbert's Churchyard at the west end of Princes Street Gardens.