Douglas may refer to:

People

Douglas (given name) Douglas is a Scottish masculine given name which originated from the surname ''Douglas''. Although today the name is almost exclusively given to boys, it was used as a girl's name in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in the north of England ...

Douglas (surname) Douglas (occasionally spelled '' Douglass'') is a common surname of Scottish origin, thought to derive from the Scottish Gaelic ''dubh glas'', meaning "black stream". There are numerous places in Scotland from which the surname is derived. The ...

Animals

Douglas (parrot) Douglas ( ca 1967 – 23 February 2019) was the male scarlet macaw that played the parrot Rosalinda in the 1970 Pippi Longstocking film ''Pippi in the South Seas''. Douglas was imported from Brazil to Sweden in 1967, three years before starring ...

, macaw that starred as the parrot ''Rosalinda'' in Pippi Longstocking *

Douglas the camel Marker for "Douglas The Camel" in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Vicksburg, Mississippi Douglas The Camel, or “Old Douglas,” was a domesticated camel used by Company A of the 43rd Mississippi Infantry, part of the Confederate Army during the Americ ...

, a camel in the Confederate Army in the American Civil War

Businesses

Douglas Aircraft Company The Douglas Aircraft Company was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Southern California. It was founded in 1921 by Donald Wills Douglas Sr. and later merged with McDonnell Aircraft in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas; it then operated as ...

Douglas (cosmetics) Douglas GmbH is a German perfume and cosmetics retailing, retailer based in Düsseldorf. Douglas offers approx. 35,000 products in more than 1,900 stores and franchised outlets in 19 European countries: Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Sw ...

, German cosmetics retail chain in Europe *

Douglas (motorcycles) Douglas was a British motorcycle manufacturer from 1907–1957 based in Kingswood, Bristol, owned by the Douglas family, and especially known for its horizontally opposed twin cylinder engined bikes and as manufacturers of speedway machines. T ...

, British motorcycle manufacturer

Peerage and Baronetage

Duke of Douglas The Mormaer or Earl of Angus was the ruler of the medieval Scottish province of Angus. The title, in the Peerage of Scotland, is held by the Duke of Hamilton, and is used as a courtesy title for the eldest son of the Duke's eldest son. Hist ...

Earl of Douglas This page is concerned with the holders of the forfeit title Earl of Douglas and the preceding feudal barons of Douglas, South Lanarkshire. The title was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1358 for William Douglas, 1st Earl of Douglas, son ...

, or any holder of the title *

Marquess of Douglas A marquess (; french: marquis ), es, marqués, pt, marquês. is a nobleman of high hereditary rank in various European peerages and in those of some of their former colonies. The German language equivalent is Markgraf (margrave). A woman w ...

, or any holder of the title * Douglas Baronets

Peoples

Clan Douglas Clan Douglas is an ancient clan or noble house from the Scottish Lowlands. Taking their name from Douglas in Lanarkshire, their leaders gained vast territories throughout the Borders, Angus, Lothian, Moray, and also in France and Sweden. The f ...

, a Scottish kindred *

Dougla people Dougla people (plural ''Douglas'') are Caribbean people who are of mixed African and Indian descent. The word ''Dougla'' (also Dugla or Dogla) is used throughout the Dutch and English-speaking Caribbean. Definition The word ''Dougla'' origin ...

, West Indians of both African and East Indian heritage

Places

Australia

Douglas, Queensland Douglas is a suburb of Townsville in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the , Douglas had a population of 7,744 people. Geography Douglas is bounded to the north by the Ross River and is to the south-west of the Townsville CB ...

, a suburb of Townsville * Douglas, Queensland (Toowoomba Region), a locality *

Port Douglas Port Douglas is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Douglas, Queensland, Australia, approximately 60 km north of Cairns. In the , Port Douglas had a population of 3,504 people. The town's population can often double, however, with the in ...

, North Queensland, Australia *

Shire of Douglas The Shire of Douglas is a Local government in Australia, local government area in Far North Queensland, Far North Queensland. It is located on the coast north of the city of Cairns, Queensland, Cairns. The shire, administered from the town of Mo ...

, in northern Queensland

Belize

Douglas, Belize Douglas is a village situated by the Rio Hondo river in Orange Walk District, Belize, 12 miles from Orange Walk Town Orange Walk Town is the fourth largest town in Belize, with a population of about 13,400 (Official Release of the Main Find ...

Canada

Douglas, New Brunswick Douglas (2001 population: 2,369) is a Canadian suburban community in York County, New Brunswick. Located on the east bank of the Saint John River, Douglas developed as a farming community but has witnessed two residential subdivisions develope ...

Douglas Parish, New Brunswick Douglas is a civil parish in York County, New Brunswick, Canada. For governance purposes it is divided between the city of Fredericton and the local service districts of Estey's Bridge and the parish of Douglas, all of which are members of ...

* Douglas, Ontario, a community in Admaston/Bromley township *

Douglas, British Columbia Douglas is a locality in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, just southeast and outside of the boundary of White Rock, that is the Canadian side of the Peace Arch Border Crossing between British Columbia and Whatcom County, Washington in the Unite ...

, the community at the Peace Arch border crossing ** The Canadian inspection station of the

Peace Arch Border Crossing The Peace Arch Border Crossing is the common name for the Blaine–Douglas crossing which connects the cities of Blaine, Washington and Surrey, British Columbia on the Canada–United States border. I5 on the American side joins BC Highway 99 ...

is known as Douglas *

Douglas, Manitoba Douglas is a settlement in Manitoba. It is located in the Rural Municipality of Elton Elton is a rural municipality in the Canadian province of Manitoba, located to the north of the city of Brandon. The community was incorporated in 1883, and i ...

, a settlement in the Rural Municipality of Elton * Rural Municipality of Douglas No. 436, Saskatchewan

England

Douglas (ward) Douglas is an electoral ward in Wigan, England. It forms part of Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, as well as the parliamentary constituency of Wigan Wigan ( ) is a large town in Greater Manchester, England, on the River Douglas, Lancash ...

, an electoral ward of the Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council *

River Douglas, Lancashire The River Douglas, also known as the River Asland or Astland, flows through parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester in North West England. It is a tributary of the River Ribble and has several tributaries, the major ones being the River Taw ...

Falkland Islands

Douglas, Falkland Islands Douglas, also known as Douglas Settlement is a settlement on East Falkland, in the Falkland Islands, on the west shore of Salvador Water Salvador Water or Port Salvador (french: Baye Marville,Dom Pernety, Antoine-Joseph. ''Journal historique d ...

Ireland

Douglas, Cork Douglas () is a suburb, with a village core, in Cork (city), Cork city, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Douglas is also the name of the townland, Parish (Catholic Church), Roman Catholic parish, Church of Ireland parish and Civil parishes in Irel ...

, a suburb of Cork City

Isle of Man

Douglas, Isle of Man Douglas ( gv, Doolish, ) is the capital and largest town of the Isle of Man, with a population of 26,677 (2021). It is located at the mouth of the River Douglas, and on a sweeping bay of . The River Douglas forms part of the town's harbour ...

, the capital of the dependency, and seat of the House of Keys

New Zealand

Douglas, Taranaki Douglas is a lowly populated locality and a rural centre in east Taranaki, surrounded by dairy, sheep and beef pastoral farming. It is situated 18 km east of Stratford at the intersection of East Road, Ohura Road, Douglas Road South and Br ...

* Douglas, Canterbury *

Douglas Peak Douglas Peak () is a peak in Antarctica, high, lying 11 nautical miles (20 km) southwest of Mount Codrington and 8 nautical miles (15 km) east of Mount Marr. It was discovered in January 1930 by the British Australian New Zealand Anta ...

Northern Ireland

* Douglas, County Antrim, a townland in County Antrim * Douglas, County Tyrone, a townland in County Tyrone

South Africa

Douglas, Northern Cape Douglas is an agricultural and stock farming town situated near the confluence of the Orange River, Orange and Vaal Rivers in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. Notably the rural town has a diverse population, with mostly state instituti ...

Scotland

Castle Douglas Castle Douglas ( gd, Caisteal Dhùghlais) is a town in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It lies in the lieutenancy area of Kirkcudbrightshire, in the eastern part of Galloway, between the towns of Dalbeattie and Gatehouse of Fleet. It is in the ...

, Dumfries and Galloway *

Douglas, South Lanarkshire Douglas ( gd, Dùbhghlas) is a village in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located on the south bank of the Douglas Water and on the A70 road that links Ayr, on the West coast of Scotland, to Edinburgh on the East, around 12 miles south west of ...

Douglas Castle Douglas Castle was a stronghold of the Douglas (later Douglas-Home) family from medieval times to the 20th century. The first castle, erected in the 13th century, was destroyed and replaced several times until the 18th century when a large mans ...

, South Lanarkshire *

Douglas Water The Douglas Water ( gd, Dùghlas) is a river in South Lanarkshire of south-central Scotland. It is a tributary of the River Clyde. Etymology The river's name comes from the Gaelic ''dubh-ghlas'' or Brittonic ''dūβ-*glẹiss'', both meaning ei ...

, South Lanarkshire *

Glen Douglas Glen Douglas ( gd, Gleann Dùghlais) is a glen in the southwest Scottish Highlands. It is drained by the Douglas Water, which discharges at the village of Inverbeg at its eastern end into Loch Lomond. The glen is followed by a single-track roa ...

, Argyll and Bute *

Douglas, Dundee Douglas and Angus (commonly referred to as Douglas) is an area of Eastern Dundee, Scotland. It is located between Whitfield to the North and Broughty Ferry to the East. In the eastern part of Douglas is the distinctive Michelin Tyre factory ...

United States

Douglas, Alabama Douglas is a town in Marshall County, Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = " Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County , LargestMetro ...

Douglas, Alaska Douglas is a community on Douglas Island in southeastern Alaska, directly across the Gastineau Channel from downtown Juneau. History Douglas Island was originally a border of the Auke people’s and Taku people’s territory. It was not usually ...

Douglas, Arizona Douglas is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States that lies in the north-west to south-east running Sulpher Springs Valley. Douglas has a border crossing with Mexico at Agua Prieta and a history of mining. The population was 16,531 in ...

Douglas, Georgia Douglas is a city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 11,722. Douglas is the county seat of Coffee County and the core city of the Douglas, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which ...

Douglas, Chicago Douglas, on the South Side, Chicago, South Side of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, is one of Chicago's 77 Community areas of Chicago, community areas. The neighborhood is named for Stephen A. Douglas, Illinois politician and Abraham Lincoln's politica ...

, Illinois *

Douglas, Knox County, Illinois Douglas is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Illinois, Knox County, Illinois, United States. Douglas is west of Yates City, Illinois, Yates City. History Clinton L. Ewing (1879–1953), Illinois state legislator, businessman, and f ...

, an unincorporated community in Knox County *

Douglas, St. Clair County, Illinois Douglas is an unincorporated community in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Douglas is located along Illinois Route 159 Illinois Route 159 is a north–south state road in southwestern Illinois. Its southern terminus is at Illinois Rou ...

, an unincorporated community in St. Clair County *

Douglas, Indiana Douglas is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community in Center Township, Gibson County, Indiana, Center Township, Gibson County, Indiana, Gibson County, Indiana. History The post office Douglas once contained was called Maxams. It operated ...

Douglas, Massachusetts Douglas is a town in Southern Worcester County, Massachusetts. The population was 8,983 at the 2020 census. It includes the sizable Douglas State Forest, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). History The name of Dou ...

Douglas, Michigan Douglas (officially known as the City of the Village of Douglas) is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,378 at the 2020 census. The city is surrounded by Saugatuck Township and the city of Saugatuck is a ...

Douglas, Olmsted County, Minnesota Douglas is an unincorporated community in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located along 75th Street NW (County 14) near its junction with County Road 3. Douglas is located within Kalmar Township and New Haven Townsh ...

, an unincorporated community in Olmsted County *

Douglas, Nebraska Douglas is a village in southwest Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census. History Douglas was platted . Douglas was the maiden name of the wife of the original owner of the town site. 1925 editionis ava ...

Douglas, North Dakota Douglas is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 93 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is part of the Minot, North Dakota, Minot Minot micropolitan area, Micropolitan Stati ...

Douglas, Ohio Douglas is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, Ohio, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. History A post office called Douglas was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907. The town site was not officially platted. ...

Douglas, Oklahoma Douglas is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 32 at the 2010 census. Geography Douglas is located in southeastern Garfield County at (36.260004, -97.667637) It is southeast of Enid, the county seat, and n ...

Douglas, Washington Douglas is an unincorporated community located in Douglas County, Washington, east of Waterville, Washington, Waterville. Established in 1883, it is home to approximately 30 residents. History Douglas was established in 1883, with many familie ...

Douglas, West Virginia Douglas is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, West Virginia, United States. See also *Douglas, Tucker County, West Virginia Douglas is an unincorporated community and coal town on the North Fork Blackwater River in Tucker County ...

Douglas, Wisconsin Douglas (at one time spelled Douglass) is a town in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 768 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Briggsville and Douglas Center are located within the town. Geography ...

, a town **

Douglas Center, Wisconsin Douglas Center (at one time spelled Douglass Center) is an unincorporated community in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States, between Briggsville and Oxford, in the town of Douglas, on County Road P between County Roads A and O. It was forme ...

, an unincorporated community *

Douglas, Wyoming Douglas is a city in Converse County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 6,120 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Converse County and the home of the Wyoming State Fair. History Douglas was platted in 1886 when the Wyoming C ...

Plants

Douglas iris ''Iris douglasiana'', the Douglas iris, is a common wildflower of the coastal regions of Northern and Central California and southern Oregon in the United States. It grows mainly at lower elevations, below , though it is occasionally found at hei ...

, a wildflower *

Douglas fir The Douglas fir (''Pseudotsuga menziesii'') is an evergreen conifer species in the pine family, Pinaceae. It is native to western North America and is also known as Douglas-fir, Douglas spruce, Oregon pine, and Columbian pine. There are three va ...

, the common name for a type of coniferous tree

Ships

* : a paddle-steamer of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company which subsequently became a blockade runner for the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War under the name ''Margaret & Jessie,'' before subsequently serving in the Union Navy as the USS ''Gettysburg.'' * : the second steamer in the fleet of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to bear the name. * : originally a packet steamer of the London and Southwestern Railway named ''Dora.'' Acquired by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company in 1901 and re-named Douglas. * : a freight vessel built for the Clyde Shipbuilding and Engineering in Port Glasgow for Goole Steam Shipping Company.

Other uses

* ''Douglas'' (film), a 1970 Norwegian film * Douglas (locomotive), a preserved locomotive on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales *

Douglas GAA Douglas GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club located in Douglas, County Cork, Ireland. The club participates at different levels in hurling, Gaelic football, camogie and ladies football. The club is part of the Seandún division of Cork ...

, a Gaelic Athletic Association club from Douglas, Cork, Ireland * Hannah Gadsby: Douglas (2019), live comedy performance written and performed by Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby *

Donald and Douglas This article is about the characters that have appeared in the books of ''The Railway Series'' by the Rev. Wilbert Awdry and Christopher Awdry. Unless otherwise stated on this page, the technical notes come from actual notes laid out by Wilbert ...

, a pair of fictional Scottish twin engines from ''Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends''