Jeremy Clarkson on Scotland: Here are 10 things the controversial writer and broadcaster has said about Scotland and Scots

The Grand Tour presenter has made a career out of causing controversy, with his most recent tirade against Meghan Markle resulting in widespread criticism, including from Scotland’s First Minister and his own daughter.

The comments were made in a column for The Sun newspaper and have led to a record number of complaints to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) – more than 17,500 and counting.

It’s not the first time he’s caused anger with his words, including when it comes to Scotland.

Here are 10 things he’s said about the country and its people – some complimentary, others...less so.

Here are 10 things he’s said about the country and its people – some complimentary, others...less so.

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9. Jeremy Clarkson on...the Scottish independence referendum

“Scotland had a vote on independence in 2014, and sanity prevailed. Then those who lost immediately decided they’d like another vote. And so it will go until, eventually, they win, and we will have to post soldiers on the road out of Gretna Green." Photo: Carrie Davenport

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10. Jeremy Clarkson on...Nicola Sturgeon

(Speaking after filming in Scotland during the global pandemic) "Nicola Sturgeon seems to be driven solely by a deep-seated hatred of the English, so we were expecting her to close the Border at any moment." Photo: AFP

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