John Wellwood (1853–1919) was a poet, writer, biographer and minister of the Church of Scotland.

His father was John Wellwood, a commission agent, and his mother was Margaret Thomson.

He was ordained on 5 April 1883 and immediately became minister in the parish of Drainie in the Presbytery of Elgin.

Besides poetry, his interests included Liberal politics and musical composition and he composed several hymn tunes.

Wellwood remained Minister at Drainie till his death on 7 February 1919.