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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Douglas,_South_LanarkshireDouglas, South Lanarkshire - Wikipedia

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   Douglas (Scottish Gaelic: Dùbhghlas) is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located on the south bank of the Douglas Water and on the A70 road that links Ayr, on the West coast of Scotland, to Edinburgh on the East, around 12 miles south west of Lanark.

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3. www.visitscotland.com › douglas-p237171Douglas Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More

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   Visitor information for Douglas including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. Douglas is a village on the south bank of the Douglas Water and is 12 miles south west of Lanark.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Douglas,_Isle_of_ManDouglas, Isle of Man - Wikipedia

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   Douglas (Manx: Doolish, pronounced [ˈdðuːlʲəʃ]) is the capital city and largest settlement of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021) and an area of 4.1 square miles (10.5 km 2). [clarification needed] It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and on a sweeping bay of two miles (three kilometres).

5. visitlanarkshire.com › town › douglasDouglas - VisitLanarkshire

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   Douglas has historic buildings, medieval character and links to the Cameronian regiment. The rural village on the south bank of the Douglas Water is set in rolling hills and moorland. It is well worth exploring the beauty of the historical buildings and the narrow winding streets of Douglas.

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6. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g190928THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Douglas (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Douglas, Isle of Man: See Tripadvisor's 39,023 traveller reviews and photos of Douglas tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Douglas. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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7. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g4473230THE BEST Things to Do in Douglas (2024) - Must-See Attractions

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   Aug 31, 2020 · Things to Do in Douglas, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 182 traveller reviews and photos of Douglas tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Douglas. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Douglas in Scotland?

   • Douglas (Scottish Gaelic: Dùbhghlas) is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located on the south bank of the Douglas Water and on the A70 road that links Ayr, on the West coast of Scotland, to Edinburgh on the East, around 12 miles south west of Lanark.

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   Why should you visit Douglas?

   • Douglas has historic buildings, medieval character and links to the Cameronian regiment. The rural village on the south bank of the Douglas Water is set in rolling hills and moorland. It is well worth exploring the beauty of the historical buildings and the narrow winding streets of Douglas.

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   Is Douglas a medieval town?

   • The largely 18th-century winding Main Street retains much of its medieval character and is dominated by Old St Bride’s Church where lie the remains of the Earls of Douglas. The Douglas Townscape Heritage Initiative has now restored the historic buildings within the heart of the village to their former glory.

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   How old is Douglas?

   • Although Douglas is an old village, most of its buildings are younger than 200 years old. The village grew to service nearby Douglas Castle, the seat of the Douglas family. The first mention of Douglas Castle in historical documents is in 1288 when Duncan, Earl of Fife's murderer was incarcerated there.

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   Why is Douglas referred to in the kings of Man & the Isles?

   • Douglas is twice referred to in the monastic Chronicle of the Kings of Man and the Isles: first in 1190, when the monks of St Mary's Abbey at Rushen were transferred there for a four-year stay; then again in 1313, when Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland, spent the night at the "monastery of Duglas" on his way to seize Castle Rushen. [ 7 ]

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   How did Douglas become a village?

   • The village was shaped later by the Industrial Revolution, which brought woollen mills and coal mining (in common with other villages in this part of Scotland). There is a heritage museum in Douglas that charts the history of the area. The village was one of several locations near which a large camp of the Polish Army was set up in 1940.

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9. visitlanarkshire.com › routes › historic-douglasHistoric Douglas Walking Route - VisitLanarkshire

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   Historic Douglas Walking Route. Take a walk back in time on the short and easy route though the village of Douglas, which sits on Douglas Water. With every step, you will encounter significant people and events in Scotland’s history from the Wars of Independence with England to World War II.