James Douglas (soldier) - Modern Culture

Modern Culture

  • The Black Douglas is an 1899 historical novel by the Scottish novelist Samuel Rutherford Crockett.
  • The Black Douglas is a song that first appeared on the 1973 album, A little of what you fancy, by the Corries.
  • Sir James Douglas is a part in the 1996 low budget film The Bruce.
  • An export market scotch whisky is named "The Black Douglas" in his honour.
  • A popular real ale from the Broughton Brewery in the Scottish Borders also bears his name.
Preceded by
Sir William Douglas the Hardy

Lord of Douglas

c. 1298–1330
Succeeded by
William Douglas

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