Eric Douglas did not indicate how he wanted the island's money spent The Isle of Man's capital has inherited £10,800 after it was left the money in the will of a man who died in Scotland. Eric Gordon Douglas from Edinburgh bequeathed nearly £11,000 to the town, Douglas Council said. It was initially thought that Mr Douglas had left the money to towns that bore his surname, but the Manx capital was the only one to benefit. The council said it is now looking at a way of using the money to "create a lasting memory of Mr Douglas". 'Generosity' Councillor David Christian, leader of Douglas Borough Council, said: "Initially we were given to understand that Mr Douglas - who had no connection with the Borough of Douglas as far as we are aware - had left similar bequests to some 20 towns around the world that bore his surname. "We have subsequently received clarification that this is not the case. "The Borough of Douglas is the only "Douglas" among the 20 or more beneficiaries - which range from professional organisations to charities - of Mr Douglas's will. "We are pleased to set the record straight and to express our gratitude that the capital of the Isle of Man is to benefit from this gentleman's generosity."



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