James Laing may refer to: James Laing (doctor) (c. 1749–1831), Scottish medical man and plantation owner in Dominica James Laing (footballer) (1897–1917), Scottish footballer Jim Laing, Canadian sportscaster and radio station owner James Laing (archer), participated in Archery at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Men's recurve individual James Laing (shipbuilder) (1823–1901), Tyne and Wear shipbuilder and High Sheriff of Durham, 1879