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Douglas is on the east of the island near the confluence of the two rivers Dhoo and Glass forming the Douglas. At Douglas, the river flows through the quay and into Douglas Bay. A gently sloping valley runs inland and there are hills around the city.
Visitor information for Douglas including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. Douglas is a village on the south bank of the Douglas Water and is 12 miles south west of Lanark.
The village grew to service the nearby Douglas Castle, the seat of the Lords of Douglas. The first recorded mention of the Parish of Douglas is in a charter of Bricius de Douglas, Bishop of Moray dated between 1203–1222 to the monks of Kelso Abbey which is witnessed by Freskin Parson of Douglas, brother to the bishop. [4]
Douglas has historic buildings, medieval character and links to the Cameronian regiment. The rural village on the south bank of the Douglas Water is set in rolling hills and moorland. It is well worth exploring the beauty of the historical buildings and the narrow winding streets of Douglas.
Find out the best attractions and activities in Douglas, the capital of the Isle of Man. Explore museums, steam trains, theatres, lookouts, and more with ratings, reviews, and bookings.
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Douglas is a town on the east coast of the Isle of Man, a British Isles dependency. It is the seat of the Tynwald, the Manx Parliament, and a popular tourist destination with a harbour, a castle, and a tower.
