About James Scott Douglas
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, before serving with the 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars, where he gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He gained the rank of Lieutenant whilst serving with the Lothians and Border Horse. == Racing driver == James was a competent racing driver mainly between 1952 and 1954, but suffered from a congenital disorder, which made it difficult for him to keep his weight down. 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.
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