John Gordon, 1st Viscount of Kenmure

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John Gordon, 1st Viscount of Kenmure (1599–1634), was a Scottish nobleman and presbyterian. He was a strong supporter of the Stuart monarchy, and was made a viscount by Charles I in 1633 upon his Scottish coronation.

Gordon was also deeply religious, having known the preacher John Welsh in his youth, and having been a patron to the theologian Samuel Rutherford in later life.

Lord Kenmure founded the burgh of New Galloway, near to his home at Kenmure Castle.