Douglas' Days

The Douglas' Days festival annually transforms the streets of Teba, a town in Malaga, Spain, into a medieval Scottish scene, honoring its unique historical bond with Scotland. From August 20 to 23, the 20th edition of this festival of provincial tourist interest will take place. The event centers around the story of Sir James Douglas, a knight carrying the embalmed heart of King Robert I of Scotland (Robert the Bruce) to the Holy Land, who fought and died in Teba in 1330 during a campaign against the Nasrid kingdom of Granada.

The festival offers a rich program of activities across four days. Highlights include the performance of the traditional 'Douglas’ March to Teba' by the municipal bagpipe school, the opening of a medieval market along Calle San Francisco, Grande, and Herradores, and the traveling performance 'Lágrimas por Itaba' (tears for Teba) culminating at the castle. Saturday is dedicated to honoring Sir James Douglas with a reception and procession, followed by 'Conquista de las alquerías tebeñas,' a tour of various neighborhoods brought to life by residents. The festival concludes on Sunday with an open day at Teba's historic sites, celebrating local heritage.