John Arbuthnott, 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott

John Arbuthnott, 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott DL FRSE
Coat of Arms of the Viscounts of Arbuthnott
Rector of King's College, Aberdeen
In office 1827–1837
Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire
In office 1805–1847
Preceded by	Anthony Keith-Falconer, 5th Earl of Kintore
Succeeded by	Sir Thomas Burnett, 8th Baronet
Personal details
Born	(1778-01-16)16 January 1778
Died	10 January 1860(1860-01-10) (aged 81) Bruges, Belgium
Children	John Arbuthnott, 9th Viscount of Arbuthnott
Parent	John Arbuthnott, 7th Viscount of Arbuthnott (father)
Military service
Rank	Captain
Unit	7th Dragoon Guards (Princess Royal's) 52nd Regiment of Foot

John Arbuthnott, 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott DL FRSE (16 January 1778 – 10 January 1860) was a Scottish peer and soldier. Known as "the rich Lord" he built the bridge in front of Arbuthnott House, Kincardineshire. He was the first member of the family who consistently spelled his name "Arbuthnott" rather than "Arbuthnot".