John Aitken (25 March 1793 – 15 February 1833) was a Scottish journalist, editor and bookseller.
Subsequently, he became teller in the East Lothian Bank, but on its failure he, in 1822, removed to Edinburgh, where he commenced business as a bookseller, and published the 'Cabinet,’ a selection of miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, which extended to three volumes, and met with considerable success.
He had established a printing-office, with the view of starting a publication similar to the 'Miscellany,’ when he died somewhat suddenly, 15 February 1833.
Aitken took an active part in founding the Edinburgh Literary Journal.
He was an occasional contributor to periodicals, and wrote verse with elegance and taste.