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The Hon William Sholto Douglas
In 1928, as reported by the People's Journal, he lived in Stronereggan, Ardgour, Argyll, 'a well- appointed and charmingly situated mansion'. At this time, his father, the 19th Earl, lived in Conaglen, Ardgour. His son, Ian was later to marry a Maclean of Ardgour, the neighbouring estate. William served as a Lieutenant in the navy during the war, mostly serving on M.L. boats in the Firth of Forth. He reputedly was responsible for sinking a submarine, though this was not confirmed. On leaving the navy at the end of the war, William first decided to run a fishing business, but this did not pay, so he ran 5 lighters, or small coasters, which supplied sand and gravel to the Lochaber water power scheme in Fort William. His first boat, the Besty Jamieson, went on fire. The next was named Electric Light.
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Maurice William Sholto Douglas