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  Duke of Queensberry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Dukedom was held along with the Marquessate of Queensberry until the death of the 4th Duke (and 5th Marquess), when the Marquessate was inherited by Sir Charles Douglas of Kelhead, 5th Baronet, while the Dukedom was inherited by the 3rd Duke of Buccleuch.
Several subsidiary titles are associated with the Dukedom of Queensberry, namely Marquess of Dumfriesshire (1683), Earl of Drumlanrig and Sanquhar (1682), Viscount of Nith, Tortholwald and Ross (1682) and Lord Douglas of Kilmount, Middlebie and Dornock (1682) (all in the Peerage of Scotland).
The seat of the Dukes is at Drumlanrig Castle, built by the 1st Duke.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Duke_of_Queensberry   (262 words)

  
 James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and 1st Duke of Dover (18 December 1662 - 6 July 1711), was a Scottish nobleman.
He was the eldest son of William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and his wife Isabel Douglas, daughter of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas.
He was created Duke of Dover, Marquess of Beverley and Earl of Ripon in 1708, and appointed to the British Privy Council in the same year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/James_Douglas,_2nd_Duke_of_Queensberry   (323 words)

  
 William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Douglas (1637-1695), 3rd Earl of Queensberry, 1st Marquess of Queensberry, and 1st Duke of Queensberry was a Scottish politician.
He was the son of James Douglas, 2nd Earl of Queensberry and his second wife Margaret Stewart, daughter of John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair.
He was created Marquess of Queensberry in 1682 and Duke of Queensberry in 1684.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/William_Douglas,_3rd_Earl_of_Queensberry   (230 words)

  
 List of the Knights of the Garter
96 (inv 1399) Humphrey (Plantagenet), styled "of Lancaster." Duke of Gloucester.
312 (inv 1543) William (Parr) Marquess of Northampton.
Afterwards Duke of Edinburgh, reigning duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1893.
www.theforbiddenknowledge.com /hardtruth/list_knights_of_garter.htm   (12033 words)

  
 Queensberry, James Douglas, 2d duke of - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
QUEENSBERRY, JAMES DOUGLAS, 2D DUKE OF [Queensberry, James Douglas, 2d duke of] 1662-1711, Scottish statesman.
One of the early supporters of William III in Scotland, he held offices under him and Queen Anne, rising to become commissioner to the Scottish Parliament (1700) and a secretary of state for Scotland (1702).
Duped by an intrigue of Baron Lovat, he falsely accused John Murray, 2d marquess and 1st duke of Atholl, of Jacobite activities and for that mistake was dismissed in 1703.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/Q/QunsbryJ1D1.asp   (200 words)

  
 Other Buccleuch Houses
The property belonged to the Duke of albemarle and was acquired by Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu, through his marriage to Elizabeth Dowager Duchess of Albemarle, in 1692.
This was occupied by Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu in his official capacity as Master of the Wardrobe to Charles II and William III.
One manor of Hemington was purchased by Thomas Montagu, the father of the 1st Sir Edward Montagu, in 1486.
www.boughtonhouse.org.uk /htm/others/houses.htm   (1214 words)

  
 List of the Knights of the Garter (1348-present)
803 (inv 1894) Gavin (Campbell), 1st Marquess of Breadalbane.
Earl of Hereford, K.G. Married Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham, K.G., afterwards Duke of Gloucester.
Daughter of Philip (the Bold), Duke of Burgundy, K.G. Married William of Bavaria, Duke of Holland and Count of Ostrevant, K.G. 1408 Blanch, Duchess of Bavaria.
www.heraldica.org /topics/orders/garterlist.htm   (13921 words)

  
 Marquess of Queensberry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
William Douglas, 3rd Earl of Queensberry (1637 - 1695) (became Marquess of Queensberry in 1682)
William Douglas, 5th Duke of Queensberry (1725 - 1810)
Archibald William Douglas, 8th Marquess of Queensberry (1818 - 1858)
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Marquess_of_Queensberry.html   (316 words)

  
 History of the Douglas Family
The 6th Earl Douglas and his brother was invited to the infamous "Black Dinner" at Edinburgh Castle with the 10-year-old King James II They were seized and beheaded.
William, the 11th Earl of Angus became 1st Marquess of Douglas and was a supporter of King Charles I
A number of Douglas titles later devolved to the Dukes of Hamilton and the eldest son of the Duke is now given the title of Marquess of Douglas.
www.rampantscotland.com /clans/blclandouglas.htm   (364 words)

  
 Duke of Queensberry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Marquess of Queensberry held the title of Duke of until the death of William Douglas 5th of Queensberry when the marquessate was inherited Robert Douglas while the dukedom was inherited Duke of Buccleuch.
Duke Ellington's piano style influenced generations of pianists, from Thelonious Monk to Randy Weston.
Since Duke Ellington's 1999 centennial actually occurred five years before this release, you would think the well of his unreleased recordings would be dry.
www.freeglossary.com /Marquess_of_Dumfriesshire   (545 words)

  
 Scottish Castles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
This beautiful castle, completed in 1626 by the prosperous Laird William Forbes is one of the five Castles of Mar. Until it was presented to the National Trust for Scotland in 1963 it was occupied by direct descendants of William Forbes.
The castle was built by Robert, Duke of Albany (died 1419) and his son Murdoch (executed in 1425 by King James I) and comprises a powerful curtain wall enclosing a large court dominated by the square gatehouse-tower.
The ancestral seat of the Dukes and Earls of Sutherland, Dunrobin was originally built in the late 13th century by Robert, 2nd earl of Sutherland.
freespace.virgin.net /davie.wilson/Castles/castt.htm   (2823 words)

  
 Douglas
Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox (1515–1578), Scottish noblewoman
William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry (1637–1695), Scottish nobleman and politician, son of James, 2nd Earl of Queensberry
William Douglas-Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton (1635–1694), Scottish nobleman
www.governpub.com /Capitals-D/Douglas.php   (1037 words)

  
 Home Page - Historic Drumlanrig Castle and The Queensberry Estate Scotland
Surrounded by the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, Country Park and grand Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle was completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and is one of the first and most important Renaissance buildings in the grand manner in Scotland.
Superb fishing for Salmon and Sea Trout on four privately owned beats of the River Nith, loch fishing for brown and rainbow trout and coarse fishing for tench, can be found amongst the tranquil scenery on the Estate providing the ideal backdrop for a fantastic fishing holiday.
Conservation and responsible land management by generations of the Montagu Douglas Scott family has also ensured that the field sports offered meet the high expectations of the regular parties which visit the Estate each year to bag a brace or two of grouse or pheasant.
www.buccleuch.com   (877 words)

  
 Features - Scottish Food, Traditions and Customs - Drumlanrig Pudding
Drumlanrig Castle was completed in 1689 for William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry, and was described by Daniel Defoe, author of 'Robinson Crusoe', as a 'palace'.
The 1st Duke of Queensberry is said to have spent only one night in the castle as did Prince Charles Edward Stewart in 1745.
On the death of the 4th Duke Drumlanrig Castle passed to the Duke of Buccleuch.
www.scotsindependent.org /features/food/drumlanrig.htm   (574 words)

  
 Queensberry, James Douglas, 2d duke of
Queensberry, James Douglas, 2d duke of, 1662–1711, Scottish statesman.
, 2d marquess and 1st duke of Atholl, of Jacobite activities and for that mistake was dismissed in 1703.
Murray, John, 2d marquess and 1st duke of Atholl - Murray, John, 2d marquess and 1st duke of Atholl, 1660–1724, Scottish nobleman; son of the...
www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0840763.html   (198 words)

  
 douglas09
(1657) Isabel Douglas (a 20.12.1688, dau of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas)
William Douglas, 3rd Earl of March, 4th Duke of Queensberry, Earl of Ruglen (b 16.12.1725, d unm 23.12.1810)
(27.10.1795) Catherine Johnstone (dau of William Johnstone of Lockerby)
www.stirnet.com /HTML/genie/british/dd/douglas09.htm   (1135 words)

  
 thePeerage.com - James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and others
He was the son of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Queensberry and Isabel Douglas.
She was the daughter of Archibald James Edward Douglas, 1st Baron Douglas of Douglas and Lady Lucy Graham.
She was the daughter of Sir Henry Scott, 3rd Duke of Buccleuch and Lady Elizabeth Montagu.
www.thepeerage.com /p1081.htm   (1092 words)

  
 Thornhill Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
The George Hotel and the Buccleuch and Queensberry Hotel both occupy prime locations close to the centre of the village.
A Douglas stronghold existed here in the 1300s, but today's castle was built as one of Scotland's first and grandest renaissance buildings by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry, in 1691.
The castle is surrounded by a 120,000 acre estate and is open to the public from May to late August.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /thornhill/thornhill/index.html   (711 words)

  
 Travels in Scotland : Sanquhar Castle
The round stair turret (visible here as the stumps of stairs running up the wall) between the old hall and guard room and the connecting walls are all now reduced to their foundations.
The Crichton family were made Earls of Dumfries in 1633, but in 1639 sold the property to Sir William Douglas of Drumlanrig (later Duke of Queensberry).
The 1st Duke built a new castle at Drumlanrig, but after staying in it only one night, decided he did not like it and moved back to Sanquhar.
www.phouka.com /travel/castles/sanquhar/sanquhar.html   (465 words)

  
 Scottish Ties
The HAY family became "Lord Hay of Yester" in 1488 and "Earls of Tweeddale", in 1646.
In 1650 the 2nd Earl was beseiged by the Cromwellian army.In 1686 Neidpath was sold to William Douglas the 1st Duke of Queensberry.
The castle was in decay when the inheritance came to the Earl of Wemyss in 1810.
www.scottish.peeples.com /scottish/peebles/neidpath.htm   (259 words)

  
 Worldroots.com
James Douglas, 2nd Duke of Queensberry and of Dover, son of
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury, son of Sir
Douglas, Duke of Hamilton, 1st Earl of Selkirk and Anne
worldroots.com /brigitte/famous/m/maryenglanddesc1496-2.htm   (392 words)

  
 Drumlanrig Castle Gardens and Country Park on AboutBritain.com
Set amidst the magnificently designed landscape of Nithsdale, The Queensberry Estate extends to around 120,000 acres of heather clad hills, farmland and woodlands.
Careful stewardship over the centuries by the Dukes of Buccleuch and Queensberry has ensured an ecological and aesthetically pleasing balance which makes the Queensberry Estate a very special place to visit.
The tenderly managed woodlands and countryside have provided a perfect habitat for wildlife and the clean water tumbling from the Lowther Hills has ensured that the River Nith remains one of Scotland's finest salmon and sea trout rivers.
www.aboutbritain.com /DrumlanrigCastle.htm   (634 words)

  
 borders attractions
The scene of two famous sieges this moated castle has a children's adventure park, model siege engine and nature trail in it's grounds.
A great day out for everyone at the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh.
The entrance to the gardens is level, with parking for the disabled, they also have disabled toilets.
www.disabledworld.com /country/scotland/borders1_attractions.htm   (248 words)

  
 Attractions - The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
Trains now run between Leadhills and Wanlockhead at weekends from May to September plus Easter, May and August bank holidays.
Ancient stronghold of the clan Douglas and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, this unique and historic Scottish castle filled with treasures, together with its estate and gardens represents one of the principal visitor attractions in South Scotland.
The stunning Mennock Pass (only a short drive from the hotel) is situated in Upper Nithsdale, within the Lowther Hills and is dominated by Lowther Hill (725m).
www.hopetounarms.co.uk /attractions.htm   (511 words)

  
 Moffat - Useful links
A bustling market town, Castle Douglas is situated just off the A75 about an hour's drive from Moffat.
A short drive south from Moffat, the towns of Gretna and Gretna Green provide an interesting excursion; attractions include the World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop - this website also provides links to other things to do in the area.
Surrounded by the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, country park and grand victorian gardens and Adventure Playground, Drumlanrig Castle was completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and is one of the first and most important renaissance buildings in the grand manner in Scotland.
www.visitmoffat.co.uk /pages/content.asp?PageID=56   (639 words)

  
 Exploring Scotland Ltd
Welcome to Drumlanrig Castle, ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KT.
Surrounded by 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, Country Park and grand Victorian gardens, Drumlanring Castle was completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and is one of the first and most important renaissance buildings in the grand manner in Scotland.
Steeped in history this unique and historic Scottish Castle, filled with treasures, its estates and Gardens is one of the principal visitor attractions in South Scotland, offering Castle tours, guided walks and the best sports opportunities in South Scotland
www.exploringscotland.co.uk /show_listing.php?id=2281   (347 words)

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