William Douglas's Blog – July 2013 Archive (5)

Congratulations to Jahmene Douglas who went straight in at number one in the UK charts with his debut album.

Soulful singer Douglas, who was stacking shelves at a Swindon Asda before finding fame on the ITV show, X Factor, scored his first ever number one with cover versions album Love Never Fails by knocking Robin…

Dawglas, Dawglass, Dawgless, Dawgliss are already listed as variations of Douglas, and i have now come across Daugalies, Daugallis, Dauglis, Daugulis and  Daugals in this family tree: http://www.ortsfamilienbuecher.de/namelist.php?ofb=memelland&nachname=DAUGULIS&modus=&lang=en

Apparently, the family may have Swedish roots, but the births…

As we approach the 625th anniversary of the battle of Otterburn, it would be good to know where the Douglas pennant is.

An article in the Clan Douglas Association of Australia newsletter contained this entry:

Sir Archibald Douglas, 1st Laird of Cavers was the 2nd illegitimate son of James, 2nd Earl of Douglas and Mar. In 1388, he was present at the battle of Otterburn…

Bannockburn Live is a three day event announced to take place on Saturday 28, Sunday 29 and Monday 30 June 2014 staged by

the National Trust for Scotland to commemorate the 700th anniversary of one of Scotland’s most significant battles – the Battle of Bannockburn.

The specially created festival arena will feature a programme packed with music, Scottish food & drink, crafts, literature and outdoor activities all set in the beautiful surroundings of the memorial…

Gabriella Douglas frequently mobbed in the streets by people who mistake her for the Duchess of Cambridge.

Gabriella Douglas has a well-paying new job, and she didn’t even have to work very hard for the gig.

The 26-year-old brunette from Windsor, England, bears a striking resemblance to the Duchess of Cambridge and recently decided to become a professional Kate Middleton lookalike, making as much as $1,500 Cdn for some public appearances.

“Everyone just…