Sir James Douglas was a Scottish nobleman and a key figure in the Wars of Scottish Independence during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. He is best known for his loyalty to Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots, and for his role in the fight against English rule in Scotland. Douglas earned the nickname "The Black Douglas" due to his dark hair and fierce reputation in battle. After Robert the Bruce's death in 1329, Douglas was tasked with carrying the king's heart to the Holy Land. He died in battle in Spain while on this mission, and his remains were later returned to Scotland. Douglas is remembered as a national hero and a symbol of Scottish resistance.