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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS CASTLE | Douglas Castle Douglas Castle Douglas Castle Douglas Castle (Ruin) |
Thos. [Thomas] R. Scott Rev John Jamieson Mr James Scott |
038.09 | This well known edifice the "Castle Dangerous" of Sir Walter Scott's novel erected at an early date of Scottish history the scene of many historical feuds has been many times destroyed and rebuilt and was totally consumed by fire in 1760 - conflagration accidental. The celebrated architect Adam was employed by the last Duke of Douglas to erect another on a scale of great magnificence. This design was never completed The building is but two fifths of the plan. It consists of a long wing four storeys, flanked by two high massive towers. The details of architecture are quite plain. A ruined tower of the old building stands adjacent to the modern edifice. |
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An additional Name is given "Douglas Castle (Ruin)" on this page, but this has been bracketed to show the same Authorities, Situation and Description and is therefore presumed not to require an additional entry.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
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