Adam Rolland of Gask FRSE (1734–1819) was a Scottish judge and philanthropist. He was co-founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, personal friend of Lord Melbourne and the basis of the character of Paul Pleydell in the novel Guy Mannering by Sir Walter Scott.

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Occupation: judge
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: 1734
Died: 1819, August 18, 1819

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Adam Rolland

Scottish judge and philanthropist; (1734-1819)

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