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.
Here are 10 things he’s said about the country and its people – some complimentary, others...less so.
. LONDON - MAY 07: Jeremy Clarkson speaks at the Sunset pageant 'The City Salute' hosted by the City of London at St Paul's Cathedral on May 7, 2008 in London, England. Princes William and Harry are attending the event at which The City of London thanks British troops and their families for the sacrifices they make on their nation's behalf. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)*** Local Caption *** Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson is never short of a comment to provoke controversy - including when it comes to Scotland. Photo: Dan Kitwood
. Jeremy Clarkson on...filming in Scotland
"Filming in Scotland always reminds me why we film so rarely in Scotland. It never stops bloody raining." Photo: STEFAN HEUNIS
. Jeremy Clarkson on...Scottish scenery
“I spent several days recently up beyond Inverness, and I’m not trying to suck up to the Scots, but it really is absolutely eyes-on-stalks beautiful. We often talk about breathtaking views, but in the Highlands they literally do that. I drove on Wednesday along the coast road north of Ullapool, and never have I gone so slowly. Sometimes the views were so spectacular, I coasted to a halt and never even noticed." Photo: AFP
1. Jeremy Clarkson on...filming in Scotland
"Filming in Scotland always reminds me why we film so rarely in Scotland. It never stops bloody raining." Photo: STEFAN HEUNIS
2. Jeremy Clarkson on...Scottish scenery
“I spent several days recently up beyond Inverness, and I’m not trying to suck up to the Scots, but it really is absolutely eyes-on-stalks beautiful. We often talk about breathtaking views, but in the Highlands they literally do that. I drove on Wednesday along the coast road north of Ullapool, and never have I gone so slowly. Sometimes the views were so spectacular, I coasted to a halt and never even noticed." Photo: AFP
3. Jeremy Clarkson on...former Prime Minister Gordon Brown
"A one-eyed Scottish idiot.” Photo: EDMOND TERAKOPIAN
4. Jeremy Clarkson on...Scottish independence
“If the Scottish want to break away, I shall stand on Hadrian's Wall with a teary handkerchief, and say: 'Good riddance to the lot of you, and take your stupid bagpipes with you'" Photo: Getty Images