James Brinkley (born 13 March 1974) is a Scottish former cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. He played five One Day Internationals in May 1999. He played List A cricket until 2004 and participated in the 2001 ICC Trophy.

James Brinkley
Personal information
Born (1974-03-13) 13 March 1974 (age 50)
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm fast-medium
RoleBowler
Career statistics
Competition ODI
Matches 5
Runs scored 52
Batting average 10.40
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 23
Balls bowled 168
Wickets 2
Bowling average 58.50
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 1/29
Catches/stumpings 1/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 19 April 2007

Brinkley was generally used as the opening bowler in the Scottish attack.