Images from Our Fourth Douglas Book
16th Century Scottish Tragedy
Flames of My Truth
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The Tragic Execution of Janet Douglas
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| Drummond Castle was the birthplace of Janet Douglas' mother and the site where the three Drummond sisters were murdered. |
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| Tantallon Castle was the birthplace of Lady Glamis, Janet Douglas (image with permission of Andrew Spratt) |
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| Recreation of Glamis Castle from the 16th c. (used by permission of historic artist Andrew Spratt). |
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| Whithorn Church (Kirk) was the final resting place of Archibald, Earl of Angus, Bell the Cat, grandfather of Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis. He was brought to the church after his murder. |
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| Skipness Castle was the home of Janet Douglas and her second husband, Archibald Lord of Skipness, a younger brother of Earl Argyle. |
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| Image of Archibald, Earl of Angus, brother of Janet Douglas, grandson of Bell the Cat |
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| James V, the king who ordered the execution of Janet Douglas for her suspected treason. |
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| Margaret Tudor, mother to James V and wife of Archibald Douglas when he was Regent. |
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| Edinburgh Castle where Janet Douglas and her husband Archibald Campbell were held prisoner until her execution by fire. |
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| The gate at Edinburgh Castle leading out to the site of execution pyre. |
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