Sir James Kirkpatrick, 8th Baronet (22 March 1841 – 10 November 1899) was the 8th Kirkpatrick Baronet of Closeburn, Dumfriesshire.
In his youth he was a keen sportsman, and helped organise the Scottish football team in the representative matches between March 1870 and February 1872.
He also played in goal for the Wanderers when they won the FA Cup in 1878.