These cottages can still be seen on the Western approach to Castle Douglas and are known as 'the Buchan'.
In 1933 he married Agnes Kerr of Castle Douglas, and the couple had 2 children.
This town was named Castle Douglas in 1792, having previously been known as "Carlingwark".
'It is now a very serious situation throughout the region,' said a police spokesman at Castle Douglas, where officers are investigating the latest raid.
The closest market town is Castle Douglas about 6 miles from Balmaghie Kirk.
Robert the Bruce made him Castellan of Castle Douglas the year before he was killed.
Castle Douglas hosts an annual Civic Week (2010) which is the focal event of the year.
The main shopping street in Castle Douglas is King Street.
William's son Robert was made constable of the King's Castle Douglas.
He lived in, he was born in Castle Douglas.