John Byres of Coates
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Sir John Byres of Coates was a 16th/17th century Scottish banker and merchant who served as Treasurer and Old Provost for Edinburgh Town Council. Old Provost is the equivalent of Deputy Provost.
Byer's tenement and bank (left) facing onto the Tolbooth Prison and St Giles
Coates House, Edinburgh
The grave of John Byres of Coates, Greyfriars Kirkyard
Symbolic carvings on the tomb of John Byres of Coates, Greyfriars Kirkyard
Lord Provost of Edinburgh
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The Right Honourable Lord Provost of Edinburgh is elected by and is the convener of the City of Edinburgh Council and serves not only as the chair of that body, but as a figurehead for the entire city
List of Lords Provost in Edinburgh City Chambers
A Baillie lamp in George Square, Edinburgh