Alexander or Alex Laing may refer to: Alexander Laing (antiquary) (1778–1838), Scottish antiquarian. Alexander Laing (Scottish poet) (1787–1857), Scottish verse writer Alexander Gordon Laing (1794–1826), Scottish explorer Alexander Laing (architect) (1752–1823), Scottish architect Alexander Laing (American writer) (1903–1976), American poet and writer of sea stories Alex Laing (footballer), New Zealand football goalkeeper Alex Laing (rugby union) (1865–?), Scottish rugby union player