Blackhouse

Something we also know of a Lord of Douglas who sat in a parliament at Forfar, held by King Malcolm the First, and we are aware that from his attachment to hunting the wild hart, he built himself a tower called Blackhouse, in the forest of Ettrick, which perhaps still exists.”

Castle Dangerous 2008

King Malcolm the First, and we are aware that from his attachment to hunting the wild hart, he built himself a tower called Blackhouse, in the forest of Ettrick, which perhaps still exists. "

Waverley Novels — Volume 12 Walter Scott 1801

So along with a few friends, Mr. Diamond, who until recently was in financial services, helped found nonprofit Blackhouse, with the goal of expanding opportunities for black filmmakers.

At Park Slope Festival, a Summit of Color 2011

On Saturday, along with Mo ë t & Chandon, Blackhouse held a big dinner honoring the actors Terrence Howard and Joy Bryant.

At Park Slope Festival, a Summit of Color 2011

Yarrow; he was directed to Blackhouse by Leyden, who had been informed of young Laidlaw's zeal for the ancient ballad.

The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Various

Though ten years his junior, and consequently a mere youth at the period of his coming to Blackhouse, young Laidlaw began early to sympathise with the Shepherd's predilections, and afterwards devoted a large portion of time to his society.

The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Various

Near the latter end of the sixteenth century, Janet Stewart, belonging to Edinburgh, Christian Levingstone, Bessie Aitken, residing in Leith, and Christina Sadler of Blackhouse, were noted witches, who did much mischief to persons and property.

The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales James Grant

Blackhouse during the summer of 1801, and in his native home formed the acquaintance of his future steward.

The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Various

"Douglas Tragedy," the scene of which is pointed out at Blackhouse

Notes and Queries, Number 61, December 28, 1850 Various

"Seven large stones," says Sir Walter, "erected upon the neighbouring heights of Blackhouse, are shown as marking the spot where the seven brethren were slain; and the Douglas Burn is avowed to have been the stream at which the lovers stopped to drink; so minute is tradition in ascertaining, the scene of a tragical tale, which, considering, the rude state of former times, had probably foundation in some real event."

Notes and Queries, Number 61, December 28, 1850 Various