John Arbuthnott, 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott | |
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.svg) 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 | 16 January 1778 |
| Died | 10 January 1860 (aged 81) Bruges, Belgium |
| Children | John Arbuthnott, 9th Viscount of Arbuthnott |
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| Military service | |
| Rank | Captain |
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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".