Robert Blair, Lord Avontoun
1741–1811 (age 70)
Biography
Robert Blair, Lord Avontoun, was a distinguished Scottish judge whose legal expertise and judicial wisdom shaped the Scottish legal system during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His elevation to the bench reflected his considerable learning and his standing within the legal profession.
Throughout his seventy years, Blair served the cause of justice and the rule of law in Scotland. His burial in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh honors his contributions to Scottish jurisprudence and his place among the nation's most respected legal minds. He exemplified the learned and principled judiciary that characterized Scotland's enlightened age.