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Clan Douglas (Gaelic: Dùbhghlas) is 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 family is one of the most ennobled in the United Kingdom and has held ...
The history of the Douglas Scotti family in Italy is a captivating tale of resilience, legacy, and influence. Dating back to several centuries, this noble family has left an indelible mark on Italian history.
House of Douglas. Clan Douglas, sometimes referred to as the House of Douglas, is an ancient family from the Scottish Lowlands taking its name from Douglas, in South Lanarkshire, spreading through the Scottish Borderland, Angus, Lothian and beyond.
Discover the fascinating history and cultural heritage of Clan Douglas, one of Scotland's most important and influential clans. Learn about the clan's origins in Douglasdale, their role in Scottish history, and the iconic Douglas tartan.
The following charts are from Percy Adams's 'A history of the Douglas Family'. • Chart 1 - Douglas of Drumlanrig & Morton in Nithsdale • Chart 2 - Douglas of Morton in Nithsdale (Dumfriesshire) & Fingland (Kirkcudbrightshire) • Chart 3 - Douglas of Dalkeith, Borgue, Corheid, Langnidry & Moffat, etc 1305-1580
Clan Douglas, also known as the House of Douglas, was one of the most powerful families in Scotland. Rivals of royalty, their origins are unknown. It was said of the Douglases, “Men have seen the stream, but who has seen the source?”
Surnames regarded as septs (sub-branch) of the Douglas clan include Drysdale, Lockerbie and Morton. Douglas was the 89th most frequent surname at the General Register Office in 1995. There is a Douglas clan Web site here. Return to Index of Clans/Family Histories.
