Literary Figures:
* Sir Walter Scott: The renowned Scottish novelist and poet lived at 25 Heriot Row from 1826 until his death in 1832.
* Robert Louis Stevenson: The author of "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" lived at 17 Heriot Row in his youth.
* John Buchan: The Scottish writer, politician, and Governor-General of Canada lived at 35 Heriot Row.
* Neil Gunn: The Scottish novelist and short story writer lived at 2 Heriot Row.
Scientific and Artistic Figures:
* James Clerk Maxwell: The physicist and mathematician, known for his contributions to electromagnetism, lived at 14 Heriot Row.
* Sir William Ramsay: The chemist who discovered the noble gases, lived at 10 Heriot Row.
* Sir Henry Raeburn: The Scottish portrait painter, lived at 14 Heriot Row.
Political and Historical Figures:
* Lord Advocate Andrew Fletcher: The Scottish lawyer and politician lived at 10 Heriot Row.
* Sir Robert Peel: The British Prime Minister, lived at 14 Heriot Row.
* Lord Advocate Charles Hope: The Scottish lawyer and politician lived at 3 Heriot Row.
Other Notable Residents:
* The Earl of Rosebery: The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, lived at 12 Heriot Row.
* Sir James Young Simpson: The pioneer of chloroform anesthesia, lived at 5 Heriot Row.
* Sir John Soane: The architect, lived at 30 Heriot Row.
This list only scratches the surface of the many notable individuals who have lived on Heriot Row. The street's history is rich and varied, reflecting Edinburgh's rich cultural and historical heritage.