James Hutton (1726–1797) was a Scottish geologist.
James Hutton may also refer to:
James Hutton (minister) (1715–1795), English Moravian minister and bookseller James D. Hutton (c. 1828–1868), American artist, topographer, and pioneer photographer James Frederick Hutton (1826–1890), British businessman and colonialist James Scott Hutton, first principal of the Halifax School for the Deaf (19th century) Jim Hutton (Dana James Hutton) (1934–1979), American actor James Hutton (footballer), Scottish footballer (19th century) James Hutton (rugby union) (1906–1985), Scottish rugby union player.