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The Douglas Heart
In the early summer of 1329, Robert
Bruce, King of Scots, lay dying. He had been ill for some time and not
even a pilgrimage in the spring to the shrine of Saint Ninian at Whithorn
had eased his pain. Robert had long hoped to go on crusade against the
enemies of Christ. He summoned the most powerful men of his kingdom and
reminded them of his desire to go, like his grandfather, on crusade.
He asked that, after his death, his heart should be taken from his body,
embalmed and carried on crusade by some worthy knight. Among those at
Bruce's bedside was James Douglas, his closest companion. It was to this
remarkable man that the task of carrying out Bruce's wish was given.
Read
more of this remarkable story.. .
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Robert Burns
Find out just how close Scotland came to losing the poet to
Jamaica, and the role played by Patrick Douglas
 Seven Daughters of Eve
Almost all people of native
European descent, wherever they may live throughout the world, can
trace their ancestry back to one of seven women, hence, the Seven
Daughters of Eve.
Pharoah's daughter -
Queen of Scots. A new book, Scota, Egyptian Queen
of the Scots, by Ralph Ellis, claims to prove that this origin
myth was no made-up story but the actual recording of an Egyptian
exodus that did indeed conclude in Scotland.
Douglas
Heritage store opens. We have recently opened an on-line
bookstore.  Robert
the Bruce. The 700th anniversary of his coronation was
celebrated on 24th March 2006 others.
Rogues and vagabonds. Not all
Douglases have been goody goodies - read about horse theives, and
others.
Slaves and
slavers. Slaves and tales of daring-do, as the Douglases
hunt down the slave traders.
The
Douglas Heart. A heart features on many Douglas family coats of
arms, cests etc, including the one at the top of this page.
DNA for
women. For about £180, the scientists at Oxford
Ancestors will trace ancient maternal ancestry by testing
mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is passed down from mother to
child and changes little over time.
Lineage testing
by DNA. A new research project seeks volunteers to help
prove Douglas connections
Research legends and myths.
Many families have cherished myths and stories about
their immigration to America or other pivotal events and people. We
show you how to determine which family legends are true or false.
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