James Stewart, 5th High Steward of Scotland

James Stewart (c. 1260–1309) was the fifth High Steward of Scotland. In 1286 he became one of the six Guardians ruling during the interregnum. He first supported William Wallace and, after the defeat at Falkirk in 1298, transferred his backing to Robert Bruce.

Sent to France in 1302, he nevertheless swore fealty to Edward I in 1306, then returned to the Scottish cause. He died in Bruce's service in 1309, leaving a son Walter, the sixth High Steward.