Mark Pringle (politician)

Dr Mark Pringle of Haining and Clifton FRSE (1754–1812) was a Scottish landowner and advocate who was MP for Selkirkshire from 1786 to 1802.

He was born on 10 January 1754 the son of John Pringle MP of Crichton, Midlothian, and his wife, Anne Rutherford of Fairnielee near Selkirk.

In 1771 he received a place to study Law at Cambridge University.

He also took on his father's role as Receiver of Crown Rents for Selkirkshire.

In 1794 he began building The Haining on the site of Selkirk Castle on the south side of a small loch.