David Cairns may refer to: Sir David Arnold Scott Cairns (1902–1987), Lord Justice of Appeal David Cairns (politician) (1966–2011), British politician David Cairns (rugby league) (born 1959), rugby league footballer David Cairns (writer) (born 1926), music critic and writer David Cairns, 5th Earl Cairns (1909–1989), Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps in the Royal Household David Cairns (musician) (born 1958), songwriter Davie Cairns (born 1951), Scottish footballer