Sir John Keith, 1st Earl of Kintore (died 1714) was a Scottish nobleman.
The fourth son of William Keith, 5th Earl Marischal, he held Dunnottar Castle against Oliver Cromwell, and preserved the regalia in 1650. He was created Knight Marischal of Scotland at the Restoration and was created Earl of Kintore along with the subsidiary title of Lord Keith of Inverurie and Keith Hall and a privy councillor in 1677.
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New creation |
Earl of Kintore 1677–1714 |
Succeeded by William Keith |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Archibald Douglas |
Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland 1689-1690 |
Succeeded by John Carmichael |