Sir James Scott Douglas, 6th Baronet

Sir James Louis Fitzroy Scott Douglas, 6th Baronet (24 October 1930 – 16 July 1969) was a British racing driver and a baronet.

Early life and baronetcy He was born in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. He succeeded his great uncle, Sir George Brisbane Scott Douglas, the 5th Baronet, who died in 1935 unmarried and without heirs, to the title 6th Baronet Douglas, of Springwood Park. James never resided at the family home of five generations, Springwood Park, near Kelso, Scottish Borders.

He was educated at Wellington College, Berkshire, He gained the rank of Lieutenant whilst serving with the Lothians and Border Horse. Despite that, he raced in 1952 for Ecurie Ecosse in his own Jaguar XK120, recording a number of good results, including a third place in the Grand Prix de Reims and a sixth place in the British Empire Trophy.

When the team switched to Jaguar C-Types, Scott Douglas needed to obtain one to remain at Ecurie Ecosse. However, all UK orders had been taken up, so he used his influence and brought an ‘export’ version from France for the 1953 season. He used this car to score his only victory, an unlimited national event at Castle Combe, as well as his greatest racing achievement, when partnered by Guy Gale, he finished second in the 24 Heures de Spa Francorchamps.

During the 1954 season, it became clear to James, that he was spending his inheritance too quickly, so he decided to move to Argentina and become a farmer. After he was left another inheritance, he returned to Britain to resume his hedonistic lifestyle. By now, he had tired of motor sport, and sold his C-Type and retired from racing. Upon his death, his baronetcy became extinct.

Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar XK120 Wakefield Trophy

Jaguar XK120 1953 24 Heures de Spa Francorchamps

Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar C-Type 1954 Zandvoort International

Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar C-Type

Complete 24 Hours of Spa results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps 1953 Ecurie Ecosse Guy Gale Jaguar C-Type S 242 2nd 2nd

Complete 12 Hours of Reims results Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class 1953 Ecurie Ecosse Ninian Sanderson Jaguar C-Type S+2..0 2nd 2nd