Robert Davidson, Provost of Aberdeen

In 1395, Robert Davidson is recorded, along with William Chalmers, as joint collector of King's or Great Customs at the port of Aberdeen, and he continued in this position until 1410.

One of these occasions was in December, 1410, and the other guests included Gilbert de Greenlaw who was the Bishop of Aberdeen, Henry Leighton and Sir Alexander Irvine of Drum.

Davidson led a force of the Burgesses of Guild of Aberdeen in support of Albany's commander, Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar.

[3][5][6] According to Francis Douglas in his 1782 publication, A General Description of the East Coast of Scotland, after Davidson's death at the battle, Aberdeen Council passed an act forbidding the chief magistrate to go outside the city walls on future expeditions.

Both men of prowess and superior force; One led the foot and the other ruled the horse.It is recorded that Davidson had one daughter, Margaret, but an entry in the Aberdeen burgess register in 1400 possibly shows that he had two sons, Henry and Thomas, who he was cautioner for.

[4] In the entrance hall of the council's Aberdeen Town House, there is on display a suit of armour that was allegedly worn by Robert Davidson at the Battle of Harlaw.