William Johnston (Lord Provost)

William Johnston was a Scottish politician who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh. The specific dates of his term and further biographical details are currently limited, but he is known to have held the office at some point in the city's history. Research into historical records for Edinburgh City Council and archives related to local government would be needed to provide a more comprehensive account of his contributions and the period during which he served. His role as Lord Provost would have involved presiding over the Edinburgh City Council, representing the city in civic functions, and contributing to the administration and governance of Edinburgh.