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This article forms part of the Douglas of Cavers collection

The Douglas family of Cavers shaped Roxburghshire’s, and indeed Scotland's, history through centuries of resilience and influence. As stewards of Cavers Castle, they navigated fe, they navigated feudal politics, royal favour, and local governance with tact. Their legacy spans landownership, military service, and civic leadership, leaving a lasting imprint on the Borders’ social and architectural landscape. Though fortunes shifted, their commitment to place endured. Today, the remnants of their estate and the stories surrounding it offer insight into rural Scotland’s evolution - its buildings, economy, and identity. The Douglases of Cavers remain a compelling thread in the tapestry of Scottish heritage.

This section contains information on places where the family lived or had an interest.  Numerous properties that were part of the Cavers estates have still to be catalogued.

  • Cavers House, or Castle
  • Townhead of Cavers
  • Cavers churches and chapels
  • Midgard Estate
  • Westgate Hall, Denholm
  • Corio Villa, Geelong, Australia
  • Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh

    For further reading on the Douglas of Cavers family, visit the Cavers Collection.

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