John Hepburn (prior)


John Hepburn was the son of Patrick Hepburn, 1st Lord of Hailes and prior of Saint Andrews. He established Saint Leonard's College at the University of St Andrews in 1512. In around 1520 he funded the reconstruction of the town walls of St Andrews.
He also served as tutor to Patrick Hepburn, 3rd Earl of Bothwell who succeeded him in the priory in 1522.
He was elected as Archbishop of St Andrews but his appointment was turned down by the Pope.