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The Douglases are an ancient clan or noble house from the Scottish Lowlands. Taking their name from Douglas in Lanarkshire, their leaders gained vast territories throughout the Borders, Angus, Lothian, Moray, and also in France and Sweden.
The Douglases were one of Scotland's most powerful families, and certainly the most prominent family in lowland Scotland during the Late Middle Ages, often holding the real power behind the throne of the Stewart Kings. The heads of the House of Douglas held the titles of the Earl of Douglas (Black Douglas) and later the Earl of Angus (Red Douglas). The clan does not currently have a chief recognised by the Lyon Court. The principal Douglas today is the Duke of Hamilton, but as his surname is "Douglas-Hamilton" rather than simply "Douglas" the laws of the Lyon Court prevent him from assuming the chieftancy of the name.
The original caput of the family was Douglas Castle in Lanarkshire. The Kirk of St Bride at Douglas, along with Melrose Abbey and the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés holds the remains of many of the Earls of Douglas and Angus.

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    Douglas Castle

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    The remains of Douglas Castle in Douglas South Lanarkshire..Douglas Castle was a stronghold of the Douglas family from medieval times to the 20th century. The first castle, erected in the 13th century, was destroyed and replaced several times until the 18

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    Black Douglas Scotch Whiskey Australian Commercial featuring David Frost

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    Ad for Black Douglas Scotch Whiskey featuring sadly missed TV legend David Frost. This was taped from Channel 9 Melbourne in 1987

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    a man talks about the life of Scotlands fiercest ever warrior the Black Douglas. Also the site of ancient Scottish fortress Roxburgh Castle is investigated.

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  • 03:37 Popular The Douglas Family Origin ''Douglas Clan''

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  • 05:31 Popular Sir James 2nd Earl of Douglas at the Battle of Otterburn 1388

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    #11. For your copy of this clip, email douglasfamilyhistoryscotland@hotmail.com This clip aims to give you an idea of what occurred on the Scottish boarders around the time of the Battle of Otterburn in 1388 & the hostilities that existed between the

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