Mary, Queen of Scots casket acquired for the nation - from the Douglases!
The Mary, Queen of Scots Casket stands as one of Scotland's most revered and enigmatic treasures. Its allure lies not only…See More
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The first Douglas to stride across the stage of Scottish history was Sir William Douglas who fought and died for William Wallace. His son, Sir James Douglas was a supporter and lifelong friend of Robert the Bruce. "Good Sir James" died taking Bruce's heart on a crusade to the Holy Land. The 2nd Earl of Douglas died at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388 as his army defeated an English force led by Prince Henry "Hotspur". In 1402 the 4th Earl was defeated by the same Henry Hotspur at the Battle of Homildon Hill.
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William Drysdale of Mount Sterling Kentucky, Father of James Drysdale of Rush County
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Mary, Queen of Scots casket acquired for the nation - from the Douglases!
Posted by William Douglas on April 23, 2024 at 10:50 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Mary, Queen of Scots Casket stands as one of Scotland's most revered and enigmatic treasures. Its allure lies not only in its exquisite craftsmanship but also in its enduring connection to the controversial queen herself.
For over 300 years, a handwritten letter telling the casket’s history has been stored within it. This note records…
Archibald 'The Grim', 3rd Earl of Douglas
Posted by William Douglas on April 21, 2024 at 11:13 1 Comment 0 Likes
We are probably all familiar with this depiction of Archibald The Grim. Until now, I was unaware that it is taken from of 'The Book of the Medieval Knight' published by Cassel PLC. It was published in the 20th century, so not the book of more recent origin.
Can anyone help me identify a seller of this publication?
Archibald…
The Good Sir James's relationship to Robert the Bruce
Posted by William Douglas on April 16, 2024 at 17:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Kilbarchan Church to be auctioned
Posted by William Douglas on April 2, 2024 at 11:36 0 Comments 0 Likes
One of the notable Douglas families is that of the descendants of Rev. Robert Douglas, long-serving minister in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
Son of Robert Douglas of Barloch, Rev. Robert Douglas served as a pillar of Kilbarchan for over four decades. Following in the footsteps of Patrick Maxwell, he took the mantle of minister…
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