Richard Maitland (1496–1586) was a Scottish poet.
Richard Maitland may also refer to: Captain Richard Maitland, former sailor who was recorded by Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress in 1939. Sir Richard Maitland, 1st Baronet (died 1677) of the Maitland baronets Sir Richard Maitland, 2nd Baronet (died 1679) of the Maitland baronets Richard Maitland, 4th Earl of Lauderdale (1653–1695), Scottish politician Richard Maitland (British Army officer) (c. 1714–1763), officer of the Royal Artillery