James Veitch may refer to: James Veitch, Lord Elliock (1712–1793), Scottish advocate, judge, politician and landowner James Veitch (comedian), British comedian, director, writer and producer James Veitch (horticulturist) (1792–1863), English horticulturist James Veitch Jr. (1815–1869), English horticulturist James Herbert Veitch (1868–1907), English horticulturist James Veitch (minister) (1808–1879), minister of the Church of Scotland, astronomer and geologist James Veitch (rugby union), Scottish rugby union player