James Craig (architect)

James Craig
portrait by David Allan
Born	(1739-10-31)31 October 1739 Edinburgh
Died	23 June 1795(1795-06-23) (aged 55)
Nationality	Scottish
Occupation	Architect
Projects	Edinburgh New Town

James Craig (31 October 1739 – 23 June 1795) was a Scottish architect who worked mostly in lowlands of the country and especially his native city of Edinburgh. He is remembered primarily for his layout of the first Edinburgh New Town.