Preheat oven to 375°F.
Combine pitted cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl.
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
Cut in butter, then stir in buttermilk to form a dough.
Transfer cherry mixture to a baking dish and dollop dough over the top.
Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
