John Laing

John Laing may refer to:

  • John Laing (bibliographer) (1809–1880), minister of the Free Church of Scotland
  • Sir John Laing (businessman) (1879–1978), British entrepreneur in the construction industry
  • John Laing plc, British developer and construction company
  • John Laing (footballer) (1884–?), Australian rules footballer
  • John Laing (bishop) (died 1483), bishop of Glasgow
  • John Laing (director), New Zealand film and television director
  • Sir John Maurice Laing (1918–2008), senior executive of John Laing plc

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