James Crichton (1560–1582) was a Scottish polymath. James Crichton may also refer to: James Crichton (soldier) (1879–1961), Irish-born New Zealand recipient of the Victoria Cross James G. Crichton (born 1893), American Republican politician in the California legislature James Crichton of Frendraught, Scottish landowner involved in tragic fire in 1630 James Crichton, 1st Viscount Frendraught (died c. 1664/65), Scottish peer