Douglas, O (1877–1948)

Scottish novelist. Her first novel, Olivia in India (1913), written after a visit to India, was followed by The Setons (1917), a picture of Glasgow suburban life. Other novels include Penny Plain (1920), Priorsford (1932), and The House that is Our Own (1940). She was the sister of the novelist John Buchan.

Born in Kirkcaldy and educated at Glasgow University, from 1906 onwards Douglas was in charge of the family home at Peebles, the Priorsford of her books.