Son of William de Douglas, Sir James received the lands of Kincavil and Calderelece from King Robert I in 1315. He was the father of five children prior to his death circa 1323.

• Death: BEF. 20 APR 1323
  
  Father: William (of Hermiston) Douglas b: in Living 1277
  
  Marriage 1 Joan
  Children
  1. William (Sir) (Lordship of Dalkeith) Douglas
  2. John (Sir) Douglas
  3. James Douglas
  4. Elizabeth Douglas