John Skinner (17 May 1744 – 13 July 1816) was an Episcopalian clergyman who served as the Bishop of Aberdeen from 1786 to 1816 and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1788 to 1816.

He was born at Linshart, Longside, Aberdeenshire on 17 May 1744, the second son of the Reverend John Skinner, Incumbent of Lerwick and Grissel Hunter.

[1][2] He was educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen; obtaining a Master of Arts degree in 1761.

[1][4] Two years later, he also became the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

William Walker wrote a biography of Bishop Skinner.