This page was last updated on 12 October 2021 Click here to  Print this page Biography finder A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z     Index of first names Gordon and Douglas                       Gordon and Douglas Brewery The Douglas Celtic range features some genuine Scottish beers – as rugged as that country, as mysterious as its legends, and as generous as its inhabitants. It draws its name from a river in the province of Linnius in Scotland, which was the site of numerous epic battles in which King Arthur is said to have fought in the 5th century AD. The river’s name, ‘Dubglas’ or ‘Douglas’, means ‘black water’, and it was arguably these battles, fought against a coalition of Saxons, Scots and Picts, that represent the point of origin of the United Kingdom that we know today. Legend and history blur into each other. One thing is clear, though : the noble Douglas beers, sturdy of character, derive their name from these events and from the brave and doughty warriors who gave everything, including their own lives, for a fine ideal and a modern vision of the concept of nationhood ! The concept of chivalry may not be to everyone’s taste today, but the drinkers who lay siege to the bar perhaps have something of the high spirits and good humour of those men who, returning victorious, tasted the joys of the resting warrior. Let’s raise our glass in their honour !         Any contributions will be gratefully accepted     Errors and Omissions The Forum What's new? We are looking for your help to improve the accuracy of The Douglas Archives. If you spot errors, or omissions, then please do let us know Contributions Many articles are stubs which would benefit from re-writing. Can you help? Copyright You are not authorized to add this page or any images from this page to Ancestry.com (or its subsidiaries) or other fee-paying sites without our express permission and then, if given, only by including our copyright and a URL link to the web site.   If you have met a brick wall with your research, then posting a notice in the Douglas Archives Forum may be the answer. Or, it may help you find the answer! You may also be able to help others answer their queries. Visit the Douglas Archives Forum.   2 Minute Survey To provide feedback on the website, please take a couple of minutes to complete our survey.   We try to keep everyone up to date with new entries, via our What's New section on the home page. We also use the Community Network to keep researchers abreast of developments in the Douglas Archives. Help with costs Maintaining the three sections of the site has its costs.  Any contribution the defray them is very welcome Donate   Newsletter If you would like to receive a very occasional newsletter - Sign up! Temporarily withdrawn.

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