Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet of Beauclerc (17 August 1826 – 8 April 1910) was an English building contractor and publisher.

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Scott began his profession as a mason, before setting up his own building firm, completing many major architectural projects in the North East of England and notable railway stations in London.

Scott later began winning building contracts in the North East and was the main contractor behind several landmark buildings within Newcastle, including the Tyne Theatre, Byker Bridge and added the portico to Newcastle railway station in 1863.

They had a large family, including John Scott, the eldest son who became the second Baronet of Beauclerc on the death of his father, and Mason and William Martin Scott, England international rugby union players.

Scott died at Cape Martin in France on 8 April 1910 and was buried in Menton.